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" Necessity has been a priceless spur which has helped men to perform miracles against incredible odds. "

Orison Swett Marden

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" When God calls a man to be upright and pure and generous, he also calls him to be intelligent and skillful, and strong and brave. "

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" The Universe is one great kindergarten for man. Everything that exists has brought with it its own peculiar lesson. "

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" There is no investment you can make which will pay you so well as the effort to scatter sunshine and good cheer through your establishment. "

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" When we are sure that we are on the right road there is no need to plan our journey too far ahead. No need to burden ourselves with doubts and fears as to the obstacles that may bar our progress. We cannot take more than one step at a time. "

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" The most irresistible charm of youth is its bubbling enthusiasm. Youth sees no darkness ahead - no defile that has no outlet - it forgets that there is such a thing as failure in the world and believes that mankind has been waiting all these centuries for him to come and be the liberator of truth and energy and beauty. "

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