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A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory. Arthur Golden
Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone... Malcolm X
Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous... Samuel Johnson
During my three years in Vietnam, I certainly heard plenty of last words by... Kurt Vonnegut
Education has for its object the formation of character. Herbert Spencer
Fame lost its appeal for me when I went into a public restroom and an... Marlo Thomas
Genius might be described as a supreme capacity for getting its possessors... Samuel Butler
He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul's estate. Henry David Thoreau
I went off to college planning to major in math or philosophy-- of course,... Frank Wilczek
Judge thyself with the judgment of sincerity, and thou will judge others with... John Mitchell Mason
Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos -... Thich Nhat Hanh
Liberty, equality - bad principles! The only true principle for humanity is... Henri-Frdric Amiel
My one aim was to do a thing well and to excel if possible. Josephine demott Robinson
No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and... Edmund Burke
One can pass on responsibility, but not the discretion that goes with it. Benvenuto Cellini
Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier. Colin Powell
Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even. Horace
She runs the gamut of emotions from A to B. Dorothy Parker
The friendship that can cease has never been real. Saint Jerome
Use soft words and hard arguments. English Proverb
Wait until it is night before saying that it has been a fine day. French Proverb
You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some... Abraham Lincoln
Zeus does not bring all men's plans to fulfillment. Homer