Quote by Samuel Richardson

O! what a Godlike Power is that of doing Good! I envy the Rich and the Great for nothing else!

O! what a Godlike Power is that of doing Good! I envy the Ri

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This quote expresses the appreciation and admiration for the ability to make positive impacts on others' lives. The speaker suggests that the capability to do good deeds is comparable to a divine power, regarding it as noble and praiseworthy. The envy towards the rich and powerful stems from their greater resources and opportunities to help others, which the speaker sees as the true measure of greatness and deserving of admiration.

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