Quote by Jonathan Swift
I never knew a man come to greatness or eminence who lay abed late

I never knew a man come to greatness or eminence who lay abed late in the morning. – Jonathan Swift

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For in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery. – Jonathan Swift

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I had this temp receptionist job in New York, and I kind of hated it, and in the morning I would come out of the subway and just walk along the New York streets with all these people around me and kind of sing to myself. Like, Shes gonna make it! – Elizabeth Meriwether

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The process hasnt changed, but the writer has developed. I still get up every morning and go to work. – Mordecai Richler

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Each of our children during their high school years went to early morning seminary – scripture study classes that met in the home of a church member every school day morning from 6:30 until 7:15. – Clayton Christensen

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There would be a lot more optimists if it weren’t for the rise-and-shine requirement. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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