Desire Quote by William Cobbett Download Open image “The smallness of our desires may contribute reasonably to our wealth.” — William Cobbett ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.9 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Contribute Reasonably Desire Desires Contribute May Reasonably Wealth Riches Smallness Smallness Desires Wealth
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It is not the greatness of a man's means that makes him independent, so much as the smallness of his wants. — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
There never yet was, and never will be, a nation permanently great, consisting, for the greater part, of wretched and miserable families. — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
Protestations of impartiality I shall make none. Theyare always useless and are besides perfect nonsense, when used bya news-monger. — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
Never esteem men on account of their riches or their station. Respect goodness, find it where you may. — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
DEAL is a most villainous place. It is full of filthy-looking people.Great desolationof abomination has beengoing on here. — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
“He who can deliberately inflict torture upon an animal, in order to heighten the pleasure his palate is to receive in eating it, is… — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
Patience is the most necessary quality for business, many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his request. It is by… — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
Having still in my recollection so many excellent men, to whose grandfathers, upon the same spots, my grandfather had yielded cheerful obedience and reverence,… — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
It is by attempting to reach the top in a single leap that so much misery is produced in the world. — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
Free yourself from the slavery of tea and coffee and other slop kettles! — William Cobbett Copy Share Image
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