Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
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A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.
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I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.
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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.
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