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Political literature2 quotes
Good and Evil, Reward and Punishment, are the only Motives to a rational Creature: These are the Spur and Reins whereby all Mankind are set on Work, and guided. — John Locke · 1693I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it. — Benjamin Franklin · 1766Political speech2 quotes
Cui bono? — Cicero · 52 BCFreedom and incentives unleash the drive and entrepreneurial genius that are the core of human progress. — Ronald Reagan · 1985Autobiography and memoir1 quote
It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it. — Upton Sinclair · 1935Comedy (play)1 quote
Thou art not for the fashion of these times,
Where none will sweat but for promotion. — William Shakespeare · 1616Drama1 quote
We're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado, anybody want to see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired. — Blake · 1992Drama (film)1 quote
We're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado, anybody want to see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired. — Blake · 1992History (play)1 quote
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes deeds ill done! — William Shakespeare · 1616Philosophical literature1 quote
Good and Evil, Reward and Punishment, are the only Motives to a rational Creature: These are the Spur and Reins whereby all Mankind are set on Work, and guided. — John Locke · 1693