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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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That which offends the ear will not easily gain
admission to the mind.

That which offends the ear will not easily gain
admission to the mind.

by Quintilian Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Many are called but few get up.

Many are called but few get up.

by Oliver Herford Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.

Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.

by Tokugawa Ieyasu Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Good instincts usually tell you what to do before your head has figured it
out.

Good instincts usually tell you what to do before your head has figured it
out.

by Michael Burke Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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The consciousness of being deemed dead, is next to the presumable unpleasantness of being so in reality. One feels like read more

The consciousness of being deemed dead, is next to the presumable unpleasantness of being so in reality. One feels like his own ghost unlawfully tenanting a defunct carcass.

by Herman Melville 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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Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal read more

Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes
are to be observed from each new vantage point. Climb slowly, steadily,
enjoying each passing moment; and the view from the summit will serve as a
fitting climax for the journey.

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Forget those things that aren't worth remembering.

Forget those things that aren't worth remembering.

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Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk read more

Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

by Albert Camus Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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