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    One must be truthful with oneself about one's own motives, especially
    if one is to survive in the world. It takes rigor, and it takes courage.

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In vain have you acquired knowledge if you have not
imparted it to others.

In vain have you acquired knowledge if you have not
imparted it to others.

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A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not why ships are
built.

A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not why ships are
built.

by John Shedd Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin, but there was always some read more

For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin, but there was always some obstacle in the way. Something had to be got through first, some unfinished business; time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.

by Bette Howland Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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To speak and to speak well, are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise
man speaks.

To speak and to speak well, are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise
man speaks.

by Ben Jonson Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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They fail, and they alone, who have not striven.

They fail, and they alone, who have not striven.

by T B Aldrich Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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As to marriage or celibacy, let a man take which course he will-he will
be sure to repent it.

As to marriage or celibacy, let a man take which course he will-he will
be sure to repent it.

by Socrates Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Illegitimis non carborundum."Lat., "Don't let the bastards grind you down.

Illegitimis non carborundum."Lat., "Don't let the bastards grind you down.

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I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam; I
looked into the soul of the boy read more

I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam; I
looked into the soul of the boy next to me.

by Woody Allen Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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You will find only what you bring in.

You will find only what you bring in.

by Yoda Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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