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Be careful in dealing with a man who cares nothing for comfort or promotion, but is simply determined to do what he believes to be right. He is a dangerous uncomfortable enemy, because his body, which you can always conquer, gives you little purchase upon his soul.
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"Be careful in dealing with a man who cares nothing for comfort or promotion, but is simply determined to do what he believes to be right. He is a dangerous uncomfortable enemy, because his body, which you can always conquer, gives you little purchase upon his soul."
— Gilbert Murray

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Be careful in dealing with a man who cares nothing for comfort or promotion, but is simply determined to do what he believes to be right. He is a dangerous uncomfortable enemy, because his body, which you can always conquer, gives you little purchase upon his soul. — Gilbert Murray

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Gilbert Murray was a Diplomat from Australia (1866–1957).

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Who said "Be careful in dealing with a man who cares nothing for comfort or promotion, bu…"?
This quote is attributed to Gilbert Murray, a Diplomat from Australia.
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Gilbert Murray lived from 1866 – 1957.