Verb
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.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve. Joseph Joubert
He who does not value life does not deserve it. Leonardo da Vinci
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. Nectarius of Optina
First deserve and then desire. English Proverb
None but the brave deserve the fair. English Proverb
It is better to receive awards that you don't deserve rather than deserve them and not receive them. Portuguese Proverb