deserve
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To earn by service; to be worthy of (something due, either good or evil); to merit; to be entitled to; as, the laborer deserves his wages; a work of value deserves praise.
To serve; to treat; to benefit.
To be worthy of recompense; -- usually with ill or with well.
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A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve.
He who does not value life does not deserve it.
In various misfortunes, say: 'Lord, I believe that I endure what is due and receive what I deserve. But You, Lord, in Your mercy, forgive and have mercy on me,' - and repeat this until you feel peace in your soul.
First deserve and then desire.
None but the brave deserve the fair.
It is better to receive awards that you don't deserve rather than deserve them and not receive them.