"Those commands of superiors which are contrary to our first duties are not to be obeyed."

-- Samuel Richardson

#Firsts Quotes #Morality Quotes #Obedience Quotes

“Learning what you don't want to do is pretty valuable, it may be as valuable as figuring out what it is you do want to do.”
“What you do not wish upon yourself, extend not to others.”
“I used all diligence to arrive at London and therefore I now gave my crew a certificate under my hand, of my free and willing return, without persuasion or force by any one or more of them.”

Source : "Henry Hudson: Dreams and Obsession; [the Tragic Legacy of the New World's Least Understood Explorer]". Book by Corey Sandler, Citadel Press, p. 119, 2008.
“If a lot of people gripped a knife and fork the way they do a golf club, they'd starve to death.”
“Goat face is a horrible insult. My face is practically perfect in every way. In fact, from now on I demand to be called Beautiful Bryan.”

Source : Twitter post from Jun 12, 2012
“My beauty simply shines forth like the sun!”
“Donâ€™t kiss me,â€ she said warningly. â€œI donâ€™t intend to,â€ he replied, smiling a little. â€œI donâ€™t have my whip and chair with me.”
“Learning is the beginning of wealth. Learning is the beginning of health. Learning is the beginning of spirituality. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins.”

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