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A dwarf standing on the shoulders of a giant may see farther than

A dwarf standing on the shoulders of a giant may see farther than a giant himself. – Robert Burton

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Worldly wealth is the Devils bait and those whose minds feed upon riches recede, in general, from real happiness, in proportion as their stores increase, as the moon, when she is fullest, is farthest from the sun. – Robert Burton

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Correction does much, but encouragement does more. Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower. – Johann von Goethe

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Even if its a lie, even if its a dream, please turn to me. – Koushun Takami

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I believe that any mans life will be filled with constant and unexpected encouragement, if he makes up his mind to do his level best each day, and as nearly as possible reaching the high water mark of pure and useful living. – Booker T. Washington

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Most of the high spots in our lives come about through encouragement. I dont care how great, how famous, how successful a man may be, he hungers for applause. – Source Unknown

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