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Mountains appear more lofty, the nearer they are approached, but great men resemble them not in this particular
Mountains appear more lofty, the nearer they are approached, but great men resemble them not in this particular
I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a read more
I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth will I apply ALL my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy.
What will this boaster produce worthy of this mouthing? The
mountains are in labor; a ridiculous mouse will be read more
What will this boaster produce worthy of this mouthing? The
mountains are in labor; a ridiculous mouse will be born.
[Lat., Quid dignum tanto feret hic promissor hiatu?
Parturiunt montes; nascetur ridiculus mus.]
Hills peep o'er hills, and Alps on Alps arise.
Hills peep o'er hills, and Alps on Alps arise.
To pile Ossa upon Pelion.
[Lat., Imponere Pelio Ossam.]
To pile Ossa upon Pelion.
[Lat., Imponere Pelio Ossam.]
Where there is the necessary technical skill to move mountains, there is no need for the faith that moves mountains
Where there is the necessary technical skill to move mountains, there is no need for the faith that moves mountains
Well, we knocked the bastard off!
Well, we knocked the bastard off!
Whose sunbright summit mingles with the sky.
Whose sunbright summit mingles with the sky.
