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 * 1678 — John Bunyan. The Pilgrim's Progress.
 * Besides, his desire after that benefice makes him more studious, a more zealous preacher, &c., and so makes him a better man; yea, makes him better improve his parts, which is according to the mind of God.


 * 1843 — Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol.
 * "Our contract is an old one. It was made when we were both poor and content to be so, until, in good season, we could improve our worldly fortune by our patient industry. You are changed. When it was made, you were another man."