It is a grand old name, that of gentleman, and has been recognized as a rank and power … - Samuel Smiles

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Samuel Smiles

It is a grand old name, that of gentleman, and has been recognized as a rank and power in all stages of society. To possess this character is a dignity of itself, commanding the instinctive homage of every generous mind, and those who will not bow to titular rank will yet do homage to the gentleman. His qualities depend not upon fashion or manners, but upon moral worth; not on personal possessions, but on personal qualities.

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"Where there is a will there is a way" is an old true saying. He who resolves upon doing a thing, by that very resolution often scales the barriers to it and secures its achievement. To think we are able is almost to be so - to determine upon attainment is frequently attainment itself.

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Riches do not constitute any claim to distinction. It is only the vulgar who admire riches as riches.

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Luck whines; labor whistles.

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Childhood is like a mirror, which reflects in after life the images first presented to it.

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The Romans rightly employed the same word (virtus) to designate courage, which is, in a physical sense, what the other is in a moral; the highest virtue of all being victory over ourselves.

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