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He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles. – Walter Scott

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The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other. We cannot exist without mutual help. All therefore that need aid have a right to ask it from their fellow-men and no one who has the power of granting can refuse it without guilt. – Walter Scott

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power
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Walter Scott
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All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education. – Walter Scott

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To always be intending to live a new life, but never find time to set about it — this is as if a man should put off eating and drinking from one day to another till he be starved and destroyed. – Walter Scott

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I believe that I often bring out the best in somebodys talents. – David Bowie

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Every piece of entertainment is made with the idea that This is going to be terrific and This is the best thing Ive ever done and then it hits the public and then the public tells you whether its good or bad. – William Shatner

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Punishment may make us obey the orders we are given, but at best it will only teach an obedience to authority, not a self-control which enhances our self-respect. – Bruno Bettelheim

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I dont want to do business with those who dont make a profit, because they cant give the best service. – Richard Bach

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