I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.

Leonardo da Vinci

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On the whole, and by and large, if a man lived properly, not according to what any priests said, but according to what seemed decent and honest inside, then it would, at the end, more or less, turn out all right.

Terry Pratchett

So often people are working hard at the wrong thing. Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard.

Once your excuses are gone, you will simply have to settle for being awesome!

Mind can be your best friend or your worst enemy.

The ultimate mystery is one's own self.

Sammy Davis Jr.

Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.

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