Quote by William Penn

We are apt to love praise, but not deserve it. But if we would deserve it, we must love virtue more than that.

We are apt to love praise, but not deserve it. But if we wou

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This quote emphasizes the tendency of people to crave and value praise, even if they haven't truly earned it. However, it suggests that in order to truly deserve praise, individuals should prioritize the pursuit of virtue over seeking external validation. It implies that genuine commendation and recognition should come as a result of one's values and moral character, rather than a mere desire for adulation.

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