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    A man should conceive of a legitimate purpose in his heart, and set out
    to accomplish it. He should make this purpose the centralizing point of
    his thoughts. It may take the form of a spiritual ideal, or it may be a
    worldly object, according to his nature at the time being; but whichever
    it is, he should steadily focus his thought forces upon the object which
    he has set before him. He should make this purpose his supreme duty, and
    should devote himself to its attainment, not allowing his thoughts to
    wander away into ephemeral fancies, longings, and imaginings. This is the
    royal road to self-control and true concentration of thought. Even if he
    fails again and again to accomplish his purpose (as he necessarily must
    until weakness is overcome), the strength of character gained will be the
    measure of his true success, and this will form a new starting point for
    future power and triumph.

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Every individual has a place to fill in the world, and is important, in some respect, whether he chooses to read more

Every individual has a place to fill in the world, and is important, in some respect, whether he chooses to be so or not.

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I go on working for the same reason that a hen goes on laying eggs.

I go on working for the same reason that a hen goes on laying eggs.

by H. L. Mencken Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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He that gives should not remember, he that receives should never
forget.

He that gives should not remember, he that receives should never
forget.

by Talmud Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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To believe what has not occurred in history will not occur at all, is
to argue disbelief in the dignity read more

To believe what has not occurred in history will not occur at all, is
to argue disbelief in the dignity of man.

by Mahatma Gandhi Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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To put away aimlessness and weakness, and to begin to think with
purpose, is to enter the ranks of those read more

To put away aimlessness and weakness, and to begin to think with
purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize
failure as one of the pathways to attainment; who make all conditions
serve them, and who think strongly, attempt fearlessly, and accomplish
masterfully.

by James Allen Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Everywhere one seeks to produce meaning, to make the world signify, to render it visible. We are not, however, in read more

Everywhere one seeks to produce meaning, to make the world signify, to render it visible. We are not, however, in danger of lacking meaning; quite the contrary, we are gorged with meaning and it is killing us.

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He has half the deed done who has made a beginning.

He has half the deed done who has made a beginning.

by Flaccus Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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The enjoyment of life would be instantly gone if you removed the possibility of doing something.

The enjoyment of life would be instantly gone if you removed the possibility of doing something.

by Chauncey Depew Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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America's best buy is a telephone call to the right man.

America's best buy is a telephone call to the right man.

by Ilka Chase Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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