The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
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How long after you are gone will ripples remain as evidence that you were cast into the pool of life?.
I am going to seek the great Perhaps.
I am going to seek the great Perhaps.
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A single death is a tragedy,
a million deaths is a statistic.
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Death is the liberator of him whom freedom cannot release, the physician of him whom medicine cannot cure, and the comforter of him whom time cannot console.
