Quotes by Abraham Tucker

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Country gentleman · English · 1768–1777

English country gentleman

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“We enact many laws that manufacture criminals and then a few that punish them.”

“We enact many laws that manufacture criminals and then a few that punish them.”

“Dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect... and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances.”

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acceptance crime forgiveness

“The point... is to dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect to call off the thoughts when turning upon disagreeable objects and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances.”
— Abraham Tucker
acceptance

“We enact many laws that manufacture criminals and then a few that punish them.”
— Abraham Tucker
crime

“Dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect... and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances.”
— Abraham Tucker
forgiveness

“The point... is to dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect to call off the thoughts when turning upon disagreeable objects and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances.”
— Abraham Tucker
acceptance

“We enact many laws that manufacture criminals and then a few that punish them.”
— Abraham Tucker
crime