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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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The only people who never fail are those who never try.

The only people who never fail are those who never try.

by Ilka Chase Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in
overalls and looks like work.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in
overalls and looks like work.

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Under all that we think, lives all we believe, like the ultimate veil
of our spirits.

Under all that we think, lives all we believe, like the ultimate veil
of our spirits.

by Antonio Machado Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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To get what you want, STOP doing what isn't working.

To get what you want, STOP doing what isn't working.

by Dennis Weaver Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Worry is simply an unhealthy and destructive mental
habit.

Worry is simply an unhealthy and destructive mental
habit.

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Though language forms the preacher, 'Tis "good works" make the man.

Though language forms the preacher, 'Tis "good works" make the man.

by Eliza Cook Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Two rules to follow: 1) Don't sweat the small stuff. 2) It's all small
stuff.

Two rules to follow: 1) Don't sweat the small stuff. 2) It's all small
stuff.

by Robert Elliot Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Use your weaknesses; aspire to the strength.

Use your weaknesses; aspire to the strength.

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The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a
lesson and then given a test. In life, you're read more

The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a
lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches
you a lesson.

by Tom Bodett Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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