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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 wise learn many things from their enemies.

The wise learn many things from their enemies.

by Aristophanes Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Do one thing every day that scares you.

Do one thing every day that scares you.

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My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today.

My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today.

by Richard Adams Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.

The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.

by Moliere Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.

The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.

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I know a fellow who's as broke as the Ten Commandments.

I know a fellow who's as broke as the Ten Commandments.

by John Marquand Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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I keep the telephone of my mind open to peace, harmony, health, love, and
abundance. Then, whenever doubt, anxiety, or read more

I keep the telephone of my mind open to peace, harmony, health, love, and
abundance. Then, whenever doubt, anxiety, or fear try to call me, they
will keep getting a busy signal-and soon they'll forget my number.

by Edith Armstrong Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that
possesses the mind.

A belief is not merely an idea the mind possesses; it is an idea that
possesses the mind.

by Robert Bolton Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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We are not going to be able to operate our Spaceship Earth successfully
nor for much longer unless we see read more

We are not going to be able to operate our Spaceship Earth successfully
nor for much longer unless we see it as a whole spaceship and our fate as
common. It has to be everybody or nobody.

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