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Quote by Thomas Jefferson
Do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there is no hook

Do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there is no hook beneath it. – Thomas Jefferson

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The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves the world. – Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson
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The purse of the people is the real seat of sensibility. Let it be drawn upon largely, and they will then listen to truths which could not excite them through any other organ. – Thomas Jefferson

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The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours — it is an amazing journey — and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins. – Bob Moawad

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Self-Control

You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage — pleasantly, smilingly, nonapologetically — to say “no” to other things. And the way to do that is by having a bigger “yes” burning inside. The enemy of the “best” is often the “good.” – Stephen Covey

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Self-Control

Conscience whispers, but interest screams aloud. – J. Petit-Senn

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Self-Control

Do you really think it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations which it requires strength, strength and courage to yield to. – Oscar Wilde

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