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Abraham Lincoln1 quote
In great contests each party claims to act in accordance with the will of God. Both may be, and one must be wrong. God cannot be for and against the same thing at the same time. — Abraham Lincoln · 1862Benjamin Franklin1 quote
God helps them that help themselves. — Benjamin Franklin · 1736Frederick the Great1 quote
God is always with the strongest battalions. — Frederick the Great · 1760Jean de La Fontaine1 quote
Help thyself and Heaven will help thee. — Jean de La Fontaine · 1668Pindar1 quote
Creatures of a day. What is someone? What is no one? Man is the dream of a shadow. But when the brilliance given by Zeus comes, a shining light is on man, and a gentle lifetime. — Pindar · 446 BC