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We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is always specific, concrete,
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"We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is always specific, concrete, individualized, unique"

- Benjamin Jowett

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This quote by Benjamin Jowett highlights the value of doing something about it in order to attain our objectives. He recommends that we can not just look for health, wealth, finding out, justice, or kindness in general, however rather that we must take particular, concrete, customized, and special action in order to accomplish these things. This quote encourages us to take initiative and be proactive in our pursuits, rather than just hoping that our objectives will be attained without any effort on our part. It also advises us that our actions should be tailored to our private circumstances in order to be effective. Ultimately, this quote works as a reminder that we need to take action in order to accomplish our goals, and that our actions should be customized to our private circumstances in order to be successful.

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Benjamin Jowett This quote is written / told by Benjamin Jowett between April 15, 1817 and October 1, 1893. He was a famous Theologian from England. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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