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Man finds it hard to get what he wants, because he does not want t

Man finds it hard to get what he wants, because he does not want the best God finds it hard to give, because He would give the best, and man will not take it. – George MacDonald

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The best preparation for the future is the present well seen to, and the last duty done. – George MacDonald

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If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give. – George MacDonald

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Age is not all decay it is the ripening, the swelling, of the fresh life within, that withers and bursts the husk. – George MacDonald

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My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake. – Aristotle

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Ones philosophy is not best expressed in words it is expressed in the choices one makes… and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility. – Eleanor Roosevelt

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Once you are labeled the best you want to stay up there, and you cant do it by loafing around. – Larry Bird

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I have found it advisable not to give too much heed to what people say when I am trying to accomplish something of consequence. Invariably they proclaim it cant be done. I deem that the very best time to make the effort. – Calvin Coolidge

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The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction. – Rachel Carson

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