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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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I may not here omit those two main plagues, and common dotages of human kind, wine and women, which have infatuated and besotted myriads of people. They go commonly together. – Robert Burton

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

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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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Look up, and not down; Out and not in; Forward and not back; And lend a hand. – Edward Everett Hale

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Man tends to root for the underdog, because he fears that he will find himself in that same position far too often. – Michael S. Rosenberg

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