"Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich" — Napoleon

The civility which money will purchase, is rarely extended to those who have none.

Source: Sketches by Boz, The Broker's Man (1836)

Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy

Source: The Way to Wealth (1758)

Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future

Source: A Woman of No Importance (1893)

There is no work, however vile or sordid, that does not glisten before God

In the first is the last, in thy will is my power to believe

They value not because it is humane, lovely, and good for man; they only prize it because it was Christ who taught it.

Source: Nathan the Wise, act 2 (1779)

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