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    A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself. The one produces aspiration; the other ambition, which is the way in which a vulgar man aspires.

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If you want to sacrifice the admiration of many men for the criticism
of one, go ahead, get married.

If you want to sacrifice the admiration of many men for the criticism
of one, go ahead, get married.

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Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.

Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.

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Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

by Confucius Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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If we would only testify to the truth as we see it, it would turn out
that there are hundreds, read more

If we would only testify to the truth as we see it, it would turn out
that there are hundreds, thousands, even millions of other people just as
we are, who see the truth as we do...and are only waiting, again as we
are, for someone to proclaim it. The Kingdom of God is within you.

by Leo Tolstoy Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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My appointed work is to awaken the divine nature that is within.

My appointed work is to awaken the divine nature that is within.

by Pilgrims Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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What is to give light must endure the burning.

What is to give light must endure the burning.

by Victor Frankl Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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There is enough in the world for everyone to have plenty, to live
happily, and to be at peace with read more

There is enough in the world for everyone to have plenty, to live
happily, and to be at peace with his neighbors.

by Harry Truman Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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Ambition is pitiless. Any merit that it cannot use it finds despicable.

Ambition is pitiless. Any merit that it cannot use it finds despicable.

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The components of anxiety, stress, fear, and anger do not exist
independently of you in the world. They simply do read more

The components of anxiety, stress, fear, and anger do not exist
independently of you in the world. They simply do not exist in the
physical world, even though we talk about them as if they do.

by Wayne Dyer Found in: Inspirational Quotes,
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