Quote by Thomas Carlyle
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The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, became a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. – Thomas Carlyle

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A man willing to work, and unable to find work, is perhaps the saddest sight that fortunes inequality exhibits under this sun. – Thomas Carlyle

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Stern accuracy in inquiring, bold imagination in describing, these are the cogs on which history soars or flutters and wobbles. – Thomas Carlyle

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History
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All deep things are song. It seems somehow the very central essence of us, song; as if all the rest were but wrappages and hulls! – Thomas Carlyle

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I want to work with kids and help develop them, show them the right way, the right morals and attitude into how to become a better footballer. Australia has many different cultures but Id like to bring in the indigenous style, bring their competitiveness, athleticism and raw ability into the frame. – Timothy F. Cahill

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Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. – Winston Churchill

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In terms of work Ive always had a Bad Attitude in that I wont work anywhere which requires me to work strict hours or follow a dress code. I dont know if thats an Aspergers thing or not, I think its just being reasonable. – Bram Cohen

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In the business world today, failure is apparently not an option. We need to change this attitude toward failure – and celebrate the idea that only by falling on our collective business faces do we learn enough to succeed down the road. – Naveen Jain

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No men are oftener wrong than those that can least bear to be so. – Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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Your personality as the prime minister feeds through to what you emphasise, and what you dont, how youll handle a situation – whether youve got the combination of intelligence or instincts to adapt and to make good decisions. – John Key

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We all seek approval, and our mothers seal is usually the most important. The nitty gritty is that we have to accept ourselves, even if it is just to be ready for the next cut-down. Moms blessing or not. – Beth Ditto

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