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We are not responsible for every thought that goes wandering through
our mind. We are, however, responsible for the ones read more

We are not responsible for every thought that goes wandering through
our mind. We are, however, responsible for the ones we hold there. We're
especially responsible for the one's we put there.

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A pile of rocks ceases to be a rock when somebody contemplates it with the
idea of a cathedral in read more

A pile of rocks ceases to be a rock when somebody contemplates it with the
idea of a cathedral in mind.

by Saint Exupery Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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When we have done our best, we should wait the result in peace.

When we have done our best, we should wait the result in peace.

by J Lubbock Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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One hour of life, crowded to the full with glorious action, and filled
with noble risks, is worth whole years read more

One hour of life, crowded to the full with glorious action, and filled
with noble risks, is worth whole years of those mean observances of paltry
decorum, in which men steal through existence, like sluggish waters
through a marsh, without either honour or observation.

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All good is hard. All evil is easy. Dying, losing, cheating, and
mediocrity is easy. Stay away from easy.

All good is hard. All evil is easy. Dying, losing, cheating, and
mediocrity is easy. Stay away from easy.

by Scott Alexander Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly
live long enough to make them all yourself.

You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly
live long enough to make them all yourself.

by Sam Levenson Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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When fantasy turns you on, you're obligated to God and nature to start
doing it right away.

When fantasy turns you on, you're obligated to God and nature to start
doing it right away.

by Stewart Brand Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation.

As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation.

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The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. It requires troublesome work to undertake read more

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.

by John Dewey Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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