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" It still holds true that man is most uniquely human when he turns obstacles into opportunities. "
Eric Hoffer
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" Our frustration is greater when we have much and want more than when we have nothing and want some. We are less dissatisfied when we lack many things than when we seem to lack but one thing. "
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