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    It is not the truth that a man possesses, or believes that he possesses, but the earnest effort which he puts forward to reach the truth, which constitutes the worth of a man. For it is not by the possession, but the search after truth that he enlarges his power, wherein alone consists his ever-increasing perfection.

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We are injured and hurt emotionally,
Not so much by other people
or what they say and don't say,
But read more

We are injured and hurt emotionally,
Not so much by other people
or what they say and don't say,
But by our own attitude
and our own response.

by Maxwell Maltz Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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They who are all things to their neighbors cease to be anything to
themselves.

They who are all things to their neighbors cease to be anything to
themselves.

by Norman Douglas Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Yesterday is a canceled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the
only cash you have-so spend it wisely.

Yesterday is a canceled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the
only cash you have-so spend it wisely.

by Kay Lyons Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Where two take counsel there is no lack of plans.

Where two take counsel there is no lack of plans.

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We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.

We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.

by Kurt Vonnegut Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Delay is the deadliest form of denial.

Delay is the deadliest form of denial.

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If it's not growing, it's going to die.

If it's not growing, it's going to die.

by Michael Eisner Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep read more

Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first; but when the heights are reached, then there is ease, though grievously hard in the winning. - Works and Days.

by Hesiod Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

by Ray Charles Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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