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Springs Quotes

Quotes on what springs from what

Several quotes trace cause and effect, arguing that Cruelty has roots in weakness and that abundance can tip over into satiety.

All cruelty springs from weakness.

Quotes by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

From abundance springs satiety.

Quotes by Livy

The will to do springs from the knowledge that we can do.

Quotes by James Allen

Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility.

Quotes by G. M. Trevelyan

Abundance Quotes

Truth springs from argument amongst friends.

Quotes by David Hume

Virtue is the fount whence honour springs.

Quotes by Christopher Marlowe

I have a house in Saratoga Springs.

Quotes by Bill Parcells

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'springs from' mean in these quotes?
It describes where something originates, like Cruelty having its roots in weakness or satiety following abundance.
Is action or motivation discussed?
Yes, one quote says the will to act comes from knowing we're capable, while another says action grows from a readiness for responsibility rather than thought alone.
How is weakness connected to cruelty here?
One quote directly states that cruelty has its source in weakness, suggesting harmful behavior often stems from insecurity rather than strength.
Do these quotes focus on cause and effect?
Yes, each traces a clear cause-and-effect relationship, whether between abundance and satisfaction or thought and genuine action.
What's the common structure across these springs quotes?
Each quote links an outcome back to its root cause using the word 'springs,' a poetic but logical structure.

Others connect the will to act with the knowledge that we're capable of it, suggesting genuine Action grows from readiness rather than mere thought.