Our belief at the beginning of a doubtful undertaking is the one thing that insures the successful outcome of our venture.
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Regarding mutual tolerance It is negative in one sense, but positive in another. It absolutely forbids us to be forward in pronouncing on the meaninglessness of forms of existence other than our own and it commands us to tolerate, respect, and indulge those whom we see harmlessly interested and happy in their own ways, however unintelligible these may be to us. Hands off ....
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Metaphysics means nothing but an unusually obstinate effort to think clearly.
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Knowledge about life is one thing; effective occupation of a place in life, with its dynamic currents passing through your being, is another.
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Human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.
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All natural goods perish. Riches take wings fame is a breath love is a cheat youth and health and pleasure vanish.
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