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"The way to gain a good reputation, is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear."
Socrates

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"The experience of others adds to our knowledge, but not to our wisdom; that is dearer bought. "
Hosea Ballou

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"Experience is a jewel, and it had need be so, for it is often purchased at an infinite rate."
William Shakespeare

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"They can because they think they can."
Virgil

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"The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen. "
Frank Loyd Wright