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• "When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps."

• "You cannot open a book without learning something."

• "When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge."

• "When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself."

• "When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves."

• "When anger rises, think of the consequences."

• "To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness."

• "To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it."

• "The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence."

• "The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell."

• "The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools."

• "Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure."

• "Silence is a true friend who never betrays."

• "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."

• "By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

• "Ability will never catch up with the demand for it."

• "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

• "It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop."

• "Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, see to the being worthy of being known."

• "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."

• "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

• "Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself."

• "Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator."

• "No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance."

• "Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself."

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