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The event of the landing of these brethren upon our shores is to be, not without its beneficial effect, as well to the colored population of this country, as it promises to be to ill-fated Africa. ↗

— Lewis Tappan

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However great an evil immorality may be, we must not forget that it is not without its beneficial consequences. It is only through extremes that men can arrive at the middle path of wisdom and virtue. ↗

— Wilhelm von Humboldt

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I shall endeavour still further to prosecute this inquiry, an inquiry I trust not merely speculative, but of sufficient moment to inspire the pleasing hope of its becoming essentially beneficial to mankind. ↗

— Edward Jenner

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The arrival of a good clown exercises a more beneficial influence upon the health of a town than of twenty asses laden with drugs. ↗

— Thomas Sydenham

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A good meditation, even when it is interrupted by occasional nodding, is much more beneficial than many outward religious exercises. ↗

— Johannes Tauler

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Circumstances give in reality to every political principle, its distinguishing colour, and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial or noxious to mankind. ↗

— David Trimble

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Now, a recent study from cardiologists at the University of Maryland, has shown that laughter may have a beneficial effect on the heart. ↗

— Allen Klein

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It seems to me that a mutually beneficial relationship between a man and woman requires the man to be dominant. A sensible woman will allow the man to think he is the most important partner. ↗

— Beryl Bainbridge

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Though bitter, good medicine cures illness. Though it may hurt, loyal criticism will have beneficial effects. ↗

— Sima Qian

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There's something interesting about playing live; you're in the moment, and I think it would be beneficial. ↗

— Herb Alpert

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