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Quote by George Eliot
Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small thi

Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. – George Eliot

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The egoism which enters into our theories does not affect their sincerity; rather, the more our egoism is satisfied, the more robust is our belief. – George Eliot

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George Eliot
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Certainly, the mistakes that we male and female mortals make when we have our own way might fairly raise some wonder that were so fond of it. – George Eliot

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As a child I was a great liar. Fortunately my mother liked my lies. I promised her marvelous things. – Gunter Grass

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Always keep your mind as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great ocean, and the highest peak, empty of all thoughts. Always keep your body filled with light and heat. Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment. – Morihei Ueshiba

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