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" The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going. "
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" All philosophy lies in two words, sustain and abstain. "
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" Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort. "
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" Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants. "
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" Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public. "
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" Do not seek to bring things to pass in accordance with your wishes, but wish for them as they are, and you will find them. "
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" No great thing is created suddenly. "
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