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    The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. It requires troublesome work to undertake the alternation of old beliefs. Self-conceit often regards it as a sign of weakness to admit that a belief to which we have once committed ourselves is wrong. We get so identified with an idea that it is literally a "pet" notion and we rise to its defense and stop our eyes and ears to anything different.

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Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that
progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are read more

Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that
progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are moving toward your
goals. Beware when you have no problems. Then you've really got a problem
. . . Problems are like landmarks of progress.

by Scott Alexander Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes.

There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes.

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That person proves his worth who can make us want to listen when he is with us and think when read more

That person proves his worth who can make us want to listen when he is with us and think when he is gone.

by Grit Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Before you can do something you must first be something.

Before you can do something you must first be something.

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We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims.

We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims.

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People see themselves as the center of the universe and judge
everything as it relates to them.

People see themselves as the center of the universe and judge
everything as it relates to them.

by Pilgrims Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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The word is half his that speaks, and half his that hears it.

The word is half his that speaks, and half his that hears it.

by Michel Eyquem Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft
falling.

The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft
falling.

by Lucretius Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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We need to give ourselves permission to act out our dreams and visions, not look for more sensations, more phenomena, read more

We need to give ourselves permission to act out our dreams and visions, not look for more sensations, more phenomena, but live our strongest dreams -- even if it takes a lifetime.

by Vijali Hamilton Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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