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    It is not the truth that a man possesses, or believes that he possesses, but the earnest effort which he puts forward to reach the truth, which constitutes the worth of a man. For it is not by the possession, but the search after truth that he enlarges his power, wherein alone consists his ever-increasing perfection.

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To say, "well done" to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made read more

To say, "well done" to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made the effort and strengthen them beyond our knowledge.

by Phillips Brooks Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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What is right to be done cannot be done too soon.

What is right to be done cannot be done too soon.

by Jane Austen Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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My attitude is never to be satisfied, never enough, never.

My attitude is never to be satisfied, never enough, never.

by Bela Karolyi Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Never tell me the odds.

Never tell me the odds.

by Hans Solo Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every
dream precedes the goal.

Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every
dream precedes the goal.

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You've got to create a dream. You've got to uphold the dream. If you
can't, go back to the factory read more

You've got to create a dream. You've got to uphold the dream. If you
can't, go back to the factory or go back to the desk.

by Eric Burdon Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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You cannot raise a man up by calling him down.

You cannot raise a man up by calling him down.

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The road winds up the hill to meet the height; Beyond the locust hedge it curves from sight -- And read more

The road winds up the hill to meet the height; Beyond the locust hedge it curves from sight -- And yet no man would foolishly contend. That where he sees it not, it makes an end.

by Emma Carleton Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?.

Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?.

by Frank Scully Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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