When a situation is within your control, take action. When a situation is outside your control, make preparations.

James Pierce

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Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.

Francis of Assisi

It is better to have done something than to have been someone.

Without wisdom, gold is quickly lost by those who have it.

George S. Clason

A young outcast will often feel that there is something wrong with himself, but as he gets older, grows more confident in who he is, he will adapt, he will begin to feel that there is something wrong with everyone else.

Do not be afraid of change or chaos. Embrace it by being as fluid as possible.

It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance.

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