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Quotes by Köteles Sámuel

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1770-01-30 - 1831-05-17

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There can be no coalition in morality, but it is necessary that there should be one unchanging rule for human actions, and that sensibility should always be subordinated to wisdom.

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The meaning of the principle of perfection is this: perfect yourself, or: make your physical and mental powers and talents more perfect; therefore, make yourself fit for more than one possible purpose.

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The goal depends on our free will: but the means do not always, but often on external and natural causes, which sometimes prevent us from acquiring the means. But even if we could not obtain the means to accomplish our good goal: a good goal and intention does not lose its stamp.

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Real life is work. Hence, it is our duty to be workers for the great and noble purpose of humanity. Each person must shape himself into a suitable and suitable tool for this goal, according to each person's area and the extent of their talents.

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Respect is a tax that we cannot withhold in any way, we cannot deny virtue and moral merit - whether we want it or not.

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Every person is a goal in himself; they all have the same noble nature, fate, purpose and destiny. Consequently, all people originally have equal rights and dignity.

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