Quote by Thomas Carlyle
A person who is gifted sees the essential point and leaves the res

A person who is gifted sees the essential point and leaves the rest as surplus. – Thomas Carlyle

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The tragedy of life is not so much what men suffer, but rather what they miss. – Thomas Carlyle

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Reform is not pleasant, but grievous no person can reform themselves without suffering and hard work, how much less a nation. – Thomas Carlyle

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Only when your consciousness is totally focused on the moment you are in can you receive whatever gift, lesson, or delight that moment has to offer. – Barbara De Angelis

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Concentrating on the essentials. We will then be accomplishing the greatest possible results with the effort expended. – Ted W. Engstrom

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Our thoughts take the wildest flight: Even at the moment when they should arrange themselves in thoughtful order. – Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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Concentrate, play your game, and dont be afraid to win. – Amy Strum Alcott

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