Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.
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Sickness is a hindrance to the body, but not to the will, unless the will consent. Lameness is a hindrance to the leg, but not to the will. Say this to yourself at each event that happens, for you shall find that though it hinders something else it will not hinder you....
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It is your own convictions which compels you that is, choice compels choice.
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The universe is but one great city, full of beloved ones, divine and human, by nature endeared to each other
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God has entrusted me with myself.
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Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.
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