![Which is more worthwhile earning: a large fortune or the esteem and gratitude of the nation? This question is prompted anew by the death of ex-Secretary of the Interior [Franklin K.] Lane. He remained in public service, doing most noble work, until his means became absolutely exhausted, and he died before having had the opportunity to reaccumulate any bank account.... He died leaving no estate whatsoever. Is what he did leave more to be desired, more to be coveted, than a fortune reaching into six or seven figures?](/assets/img/quote-photos/which-is-more-worthwhile-earning-a-large-fortune-or-the-esteem-and-gratitude-of.jpg)
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gratitude giving pardon
God give you pardon from gratitude and other mild forms of servitude. Robert Creeley
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...for we are all amateurs at life, but if we do not focus too much on our mistakes, a miraculous picture emerges. And we learn that it's not the beauty of the image that warrants our gratitude--it's the chance to paint. Richard Paul Evans
gratitude appreciate mind
The power of duly appreciating little things belongs to a great mind... Richard Whately
gratitude special mercy
Special mercy arouses more gratitude than universal mercy. Richard Baxter
gratitude eye writing
You have the greatest soul, the noblest nature, the sweetest, most loving heart I have ever known, and my love, my reverence, my admiration for you, you have increased in one evening as I should have thought only a lifetime of intimate, loving association could have increased them. You are more wonderful and lovely in my eyes than you ever were before; and my pride and joy and gratitude that you should love me with such a perfect love are beyond all expression, except in some great poem which I cannot write. Woodrow Wilson
gratitude money men
All men feel a habitual gratitude, and something of an honorable bigotry, for the objects which have long continued to please them. William Wordsworth
gratitude safety liberty
Our Nation owes a lasting debt of gratitude to all those selfless members of our Armed Forces who have risked their own freedom and safety to defend the the lives and liberty of others. William J. Clinton
gratitude car said
I'll drive both of you," Seb offered at once. Mae nodded at him with gratitude. "No," Jamie said sternly. "I'm never getting into your horrible car. I promised myself that, because--it's horrible, and you're horrible. So take that! Sarah Rees Brennan
gratitude grateful heart
Whatever you are waiting for-peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of Simple Abundance-it will surely come, but only when you are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart. Sarah Ban Breathnach
means men
Jake from 'Two and a Half Men' means nothing. He is a non-existent character. Angus T. Jones
mean snap step
Just like Rockford, everyone else will step up. Just because Snap isn't there doesn't mean it's going to be easy. Pig Miller
means snare
Just really be yourself, and if being yourself means you play two snare drums and nothing else, then play two snare drums and nothing else! Really figure out who you are and how you want your drums to feel because it's a very emotional instrument. Janet Weiss
means stable
I think it means a lot to the stable
meant tried
I tried to go to the gym a while ago and hurt my foot. I thought, 'Well, exercise and I just aren't meant to be.' Sophie Winkleman
meanness track
We are going to remold the track to take some of the meanness out of it.
mean numbers
There are so many variables. These numbers mean nothing when they're announced.
means taking
'Gonzo' means taking an unknown thing to an unknown place for a known purpose. But sometimes we're lost in an unknown place for no known purpose. Jerry Jeff Walker
means school since six state tournament year
Going to the state tournament means lot for our team, the school and the community. I think it's been six years since they've been, and to go in my first year here, there's just nothing sweeter.
opportunity
He didn't really get a shot. They didn't give him much opportunity in the pre-season. Chris Murray
opportunity receiver
He is probably our go-to receiver right now. He's making plays. He doesn't do it right all the time, but when he has an opportunity to make a catch, he'll do it.
opportunity
I pass on any opportunity I see that I can't add value on.
opportunity
He's going to play now because we're out of outfielders. This is an opportunity to salvage the season. Dusty Baker
opportunity
He's going to play now because we're out of outfielders, ... This is an opportunity to salvage the season.
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I think it's an opportunity to have some new blood,
opportunity pleased
I think they were pleased to have the opportunity to tell their story to a jury. That's really all you can do.
opportunity joy heaven
There is no heaven of glory bright, and no hell where sinners roast. Here and now is our day of torment! Here and now is our day of joy! Here and now is our opportunity! Choose ye this day, this hour, for no redeemer liveth! Anton LaVey
opportunity past prove waiting
I have been waiting for the past two years and now I have got another opportunity to prove my talent. Parthiv Patel