cupidity
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Wrote Newshawk Smith wisely: "Cupidity is the handmaiden of national defense, or vice versa."
From Time Magazine Archive
The toast of the evening, dear old friends," said Bones, "is Cupidity and Cupid.
From Bones in London by Wallace, Edgar
Where Duty and Inclination both called, Cupidity still had the upper hand.
From Exit Betty by Hill, Grace Livingston
Cupidity was not thwarted by any opposing force of piety, and craft came to make the weak arm strong.
From Naples Past and Present by Norway, Arthur H.
Thou art Exertion, and thou art Patience: thou art Cupidity: thou art Lust and thou art Wrath: thou art Victory and thou art Defeat.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
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