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There is a solid satisfaction in one's having and being conscious that he merits the good opinion of men of true discernment and real worth. But to have a name among the weak and the wicked is shame and reproach.

— Samuel Adams

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good.

— Buddha

The wicked are always surprised to find ability in the good.

— Luc de Clapiers

Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly ones own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.

— Saskya Pandita

It is a fact that cannot be denied: the wickedness of others becomes our own wickedness because it kindles something evil in our own hearts.

— Carl Jung

Men often are valued high, when they are most wretched.

— John Webster

Not to be cheered by praise, not to be grieved by blame, but to know thoroughly one's own virtues or powers are the characteristics of an excellent man.

— Satchel Paige

Wicked people are always surprised to find ability in those that are good.

— Luc de Clapiers

I have the capacity of being more wicked than any example that man could set me.

— James C. Maxwell

The greatness of a man is measured by the way he treats the little man. Compassion for the weak is a sign of greatness.

— Myles Munroe

There is a method in man's wickedness; it grows up by degrees.

— Francis Beaumont

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