Patriotism is the virtue of the vicious.

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"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention."

- Oscar Wilde

Compassion

"I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying."

- Oscar Wilde

Creativity

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."

- Oscar Wilde

Self-confidence

"You are beautiful when you are happy."

- Oscar Wilde

Self-esteem

"Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back."

- Oscar Wilde

Wisdom

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"What virtue is there in a man who demonstrates goodness because he has been bred to it? It is his habit from youth. But a man who has known unkindness and want, for him to be kind and charitable to those who have been the cause of his misfortunes, that is a virtuous man."

Morality

"Whether a human being is good or bad, right or wrong, can only be determined based on circumstances."

Morality

"Always let your conscience be your guide."

- Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio

Morality

"To the factory farmer, in contrast to the traditional farmer with his sense of honor and obligation, the animals are 'production units,' and accorded all the sympathy that term suggests."

- Matthew Scully

Morality

"When music is allowed to take the place of devotion and prayer, it is a terrible curse. Young people assemble together to sing, and, although professed Christians, frequently dishonor God and their faith by their frivolous conversation and their choice of music."

- Ellen G. White

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