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You are a puppet, but in the hands of the infinite, which may be y

You are a puppet, but in the hands of the infinite, which may be your own. – Antonio Porchia, Voces, 1943, translated from Spanish by W.S. Merwin

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Discipline is money in the bank. A real friend, true strength. – Henry Rollins

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Everyone must choose one of two pains: The pain of discipline or the pain of regret. – Jim Rohn

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The trouble with resisting temptation is it may never come your way again. – Korman’s Law

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Not being able to govern events, I govern myself, and apply myself to them, if they will not apply themselves to me. – Michel de Montaigne, Essays, 1588

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