Those who really desire to attain an independence, have only set t

Those who really desire to attain an independence, have only set their minds upon it, and adopt the proper means, as they do in regard to any other object which they wish to accomplish, and the thing is easily done. – P. T. (Phineas Taylor) Barnum

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The desire of the lazy kill him; for his hands refuse to labor. Proverbs 21:25 – Bible

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