A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.
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There is always room for a person of force and they make room for many.
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The god of the cannibals will be a cannibal, of the crusaders a crusader, and of the merchants a merchant.
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Don't waste life in doubts and fears spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hours duties will be the best preparation for the hours or ages that follow it.
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Those who cannot tell what they desire or expect, still sigh and struggle with indefinite thoughts and vast wishes.
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