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" What a man's mind can create, man's character can control. "

Thomas A. Edison

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" When I have fully decided that a result is worth getting I go ahead of it and make trial after trial until it comes. "

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" I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence. Everything that surrounds us- everything that exists - proves that there are infinite laws behind it. There can be no denying this fact. It is mathematical in its precision. "

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" Be courageous. I have seen many depressions in business. Always America has emerged from these stronger and more prosperous. Be brave as your fathers before you. Have faith! Go forward! "

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