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Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death
Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death
If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces read more
If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again.
The fall of dropping water wears away the stone.
The fall of dropping water wears away the stone.
 The waters wear the stones: thou washeth away the things which 
grow out of the dust of the earth; read more 
 The waters wear the stones: thou washeth away the things which 
grow out of the dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the hope 
of man. 
 Even if a minefield or the abyss should lie before me, I will 
march straight ahead without looking back.  
 Even if a minefield or the abyss should lie before me, I will 
march straight ahead without looking back. 
Edison failed 10, 000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few read more
Edison failed 10, 000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few times.
Consider the postage stamp, my son. It secures success through its ability to stick to one thing till it gets read more
Consider the postage stamp, my son. It secures success through its ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.
Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles read more
Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain.
It is not necessary to hope in order to undertake, nor to succeed in order to persevere.
It is not necessary to hope in order to undertake, nor to succeed in order to persevere.