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" Elegance is not a dispensable luxury but a factor that decides between success and failure. "

Edsger Dijkstra

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" Divorce is so common and accepted in America that beating myself up over it may sound ridiculous. But I was raised to believe that divorce wasn't an option; to me, divorce equaled failure. I wasn't able to change that equation until I found myself in the right relationship. "

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" If a building looks better under construction than it does when finished, then it's a failure. "

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" Young professionals shouldn't have to let a fear of failure hold them back; they should feel emboldened to take on challenges in creative ways. "

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