#earnest

And I hereby distinctly and emphatically declare that I consider myself, and earnestly desire to be considered by others, as utterly divested, now and during the rest of my life, of any such rights, the barbarous relics of a feudal, despotic system. ↗

— Robert Dale Owen

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Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason. ↗

— Blaise Pascal

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You see so many earnest characters in movies all the time, everyone has a purpose. ↗

— Joaquin Phoenix

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My earnest hope is that what we started in terms of building partnerships with communities across America will continue, that we will continue our efforts to reduce crime and violence. ↗

— Janet Reno

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