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obtained

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The pleasures of the mighty are obtained by the tears of the poor. Samuel Richardson

A truer image of the world, I think, is obtained by picturing things as entering into the stream of time from an eternal world outside, than from a view which regards time as the devouring tyrant of all that is. Bertrand Russell

Real knowledge, like every thing else of the highest value, is not to be obtained easily. It must be worked for, - studied for, - thought for, - and, more than all, it must be prayed for. Thomas Arnold

Kisses that are easily obtained are easily forgotten. English Proverb

Unjustly obtained wealth is as snow sprinkled with hot water. Chinese Proverb

A small benefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation. Irish Proverb

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