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Eric HofferPeople who bite the hand that feeds them usually lick the boot that kicks them.

—  Eric Hoffer, 1902-1983, American writer & philosopher

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Fyodor DostoyevskyThe best definition of man is: a being that goes on two legs and is ungrateful.

—  Fyodor Dostoyevsky, 1821-1881, Russian writer

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Alexandre Dumas, filsGive money, don't lend it. Giving only makes ungrateful people, lending makes enemies.

—  Alexandre Dumas, fils, 1824-1895, French writer

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Louis XIV of FranceEvery time that I fill a high office, I create a hundred discontented men and an ingrate.

—  Louis XIV of France, 1638-1715, King of France (le Roi Soleil)

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La RochefoucauldToo great a hurry to be discharged of an obligation is a kind of ingratitude.

—  La Rochefoucauld, 1613-1680, French writer

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Karl KrausIngratitude is often disproportionate to the benefaction received.

—  Karl Kraus, 1874-1936, Austrian writer

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Pierre Claude BoisteThe first step in ingratitude is to try to understand the motives of the benefactor.

—  Pierre Claude Boiste, 1765-1824, French lexicographer

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William Hazlitt The public have neither shame or gratitude.

—  William Hazlitt , 1778-1830, English essayist & critic

Ancient Greek

AristotleWhat soon grows old? Favor.

Τι γηράσκει ταχύ; Χάρις.

—  Aristotle, 384-322 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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Proverbs

International proverbDon't bite the hand that feeds you.

—  International proverb

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International proverbDo not bite the hand that feeds you.

—  International proverb

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