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" Man lives for science as well as bread. "

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" When you have to make a choice and don't make it, that is in itself a choice. "

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" If you care enough for a result, you will most certainly attain it. "

" The sovereign cure for worry is prayer. "

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" A man has as many social selves as there are individuals who recognize him. "

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