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Franklin on Being Lucky

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Diligence is the mother of good luck.

Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)
American statesman, scientist, and printer

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Voltaire on Rusting Out

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Shun idleness. It is the rust that attaches itself to the most brilliant metals.

Voltaire (1694–1778)
French writer, essayist and philosopher

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Edison on The Secret (wink)

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Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.

Thomas Edison (1847–1931)
American inventor and salesman
frequently worked more than 40 hours straight

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Francis de Sales on Bouncing Back

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Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew.

St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622)
French bishop

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Margaret Mead on Responsibility

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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead (1901–1978)
American cultural anthropologist

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