Revenge Based Civilization

“All civilization is based on revenge. Some may call it justice or laws, but knowing in some way if you mess with my stuff or with me I can mess with you and yours, have in the past few millennia kept us somewhat civilized and have stayed the hand of most sane people.”
--Jeffrey Fry

Overcome Difficulty

“Accustom yourself to master and overcome things of difficulty; for if you observe, the left hand for want of practice is insignificant, and not adapted to general business; yet it holds the bridle better than the right, from constant use.”
--Pliny the Elder

Greedy Hand of Government

“We still feel the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry, and grasping at the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised to furnish new pretenses for revenue and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without a tribute.”
--Thomas Paine

Euthusiasm Rises

"Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait. The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas."
--Henry Ford

A Kind Hand

“A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses.”
--Chinese Proverb

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Perfection's Progress

“Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time.”
--Voltaire

Financing's Trail

“Financing is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.”
--Robert Sarnoff

Love's Fruit

“Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand.”
--Mother Teresa

Viscous Love

“Love is like quicksilver in the hand. Leave the fingers open and it stays. Clutch it and it darts away.”
--Dorothy Parker

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The Hand You Are Dealt

“Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.”
--Jack London

Resourceful

“Throw a resourceful person into a river, and he will probably come out with a fish in his hand.”
--Arabian Proverb