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Life ought to be a struggle of desire toward adventures whose nobi

Life ought to be a struggle of desire toward adventures whose nobility will fertilize the soul. – Rebecca West

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Before a war military science seems a real science, like astronomy; but after a war it seems more like astrology. – Rebecca West

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I take it as a prime cause of the present confusion of society that it is too sickly and too doubtful to use pleasure frankly as a test of value. – Rebecca West

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Thou wilt find rest from vain fancies if thou doest every act in life as though it were thy last. – Aristotle

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Football is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority. – Vince Lombardi

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The expectations of life depend upon diligence the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. – Confucius

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Do every act of your life as if it were your last. – Marcus Aurelius

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