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    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.

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We are told never to cross a bridge until we come to it, but this world is owned by men read more

We are told never to cross a bridge until we come to it, but this world is owned by men who have 'crossed bridges' in their imagination far ahead of the crowd.

by Anonymous Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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We live at the edge of the miraculous.

We live at the edge of the miraculous.

by Henry Miller Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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He who hesitates is probably right.

He who hesitates is probably right.

by Bogovich Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only hold man's
foot long enough to enable read more

The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only hold man's
foot long enough to enable him to put the other somewhat higher.

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What was once impossible now summons us to dismantle the walls between
ourselves and our sisters and brothers, to dissolve read more

What was once impossible now summons us to dismantle the walls between
ourselves and our sisters and brothers, to dissolve the distinctions
between flesh and spirit, to transcend the present limits of time and
matter, to find, at last, not wealth or power but the ecstasy (so long
forgotten) of commonplace, unconditional being. For the atom's soul is
nothing but energy. Spirit blazes in the dullest of clay. The life of
every woman or man-the heart of it-is pure and holy joy.

by George Leonard Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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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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You are what you are and you are where you are because of what has gone
into your mind. You read more

You are what you are and you are where you are because of what has gone
into your mind. You change what you are and you change where you are by
changing what goes into your mind.

by Zig Ziglar Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

by John F. Kennedy Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.

Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.

by Og Mandino Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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