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Quote by George Farquhar
We are the men of intrinsic value, who can strike our fortunes out

We are the men of intrinsic value, who can strike our fortunes out of ourselves, whose worth is independent of accidents in life, or revolutions in government: we have heads to get money, and hearts to spend it. – George Farquhar

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The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over. – Aesop

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You cant cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. Dont let yourself indulge in vain wishes. – Rabindranath Tagore

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Life is known only by those who have found a way to be comfortable with change and the unknown. Given the nature of life, there may be no security, but only adventure. – Rachel Naomi Remen

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