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" Put the uncommon effort into the common task... make it large by doing it in a great way. "

Orison Swett Marden

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" The world takes us at our own valuation. It believes in the man who believes in himself, but it has little use for the timid man: the one who is never certain of himself, who cannot rely on his own judgment, who craves advice from others, and is afraid to go ahead on his own account. "

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" All men who have achieved great things have been great dreamers. "

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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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" There is no stimulus like that which comes from the consciousness of knowing that others believe in us. "

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" Nearly all the great improvements, discoveries, inventions, and achievements which have elevated and blessed humanity have been the triumphs of enthusiasm. "

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" It is psychological law that whatever we desire to accomplish we must impress upon the subjective or subconscious mind. "

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" Wanted: a man who will not lose his individuality in a crowd, a man who has the courage of his convictions, who is not afraid to say 'No,' though all the world say 'Yes.' "

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" The waste of life occasioned by trying to do too many things at once is appalling. "

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" Do not waste time dreaming of great faraway opportunities; do the best you can where you are. Open your petals of power and beauty and fling out the fragrance of your life in the place that has been assigned to you. "

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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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" You have not found your place until all your faculties are roused, and your whole nature consents and approves of the work you are doing. "

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" Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent effort to do the best possible under any and all circumstances. "

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" What is needed by him who would succeed in the highest degree possible is careful planning. He is to accumulate reserved power, that he may be equal to all emergencies. "

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" We are all the products of our own thoughts. Whatever we concentrate upon, that we are. "

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" There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow. "

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" A constant struggle, a ceaseless battle to bring success from inhospitable surroundings, is the price of all great achievements. "

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" Many a man owes his advancement very largely to his ability to converse well. The ability to interest people in your conversation, to hold them, is a great power. "

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" The great thing in life is efficiency. If you amount to anything in the world, your time is valuable, your energy precious. They are your success capital, and you cannot afford to heedlessly throw them away or trifle with them. "

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" Open eyes will discover opportunities everywhere; open ears will never fail to detect the cries of those who are perishing for assistance; open hearts will never want for worthy objects upon which to bestow their gifts; open hands will never lack for noble work to do. "

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" There is inestimable blessing in a cheerful spirit. When the soul throws its windows wide open, letting in the sunshine, and presenting to all who see it the evidence of its gladness, it is not only happy, but it has an unspeakable power of doing good. "

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" If you would make the most of yourself, cut away all of your vitality sappers; get rid of everything which hampers you and holds you back, everything which wastes your energy, cuts down your working capital. Get freedom at any cost. "

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" No matter where your lot may be cast, no power on earth can keep you from making a man of yourself, a superb character, a masterpiece. "

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" Form the habit early in life of leaving your business at the store or wherever you may be employed. Never carry it home to mar the peace of your family; if you do, you will soon drive out the sunshine. "

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" Wisdom is knowledge which has become a part of one's being. "

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