You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.

Henry David Thoreau

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The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.

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May the New Year bring you courage to break your resolutions early. My own plan is to swear off every kind of virtue, so that I triumph even when I fall.

Aleister Crowley

You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.

Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right or better.

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