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[E]very donkey who ever peered at himself in the water of the stre
[E]very donkey who ever peered at himself in the water of the stream he was crossing has enjoyed the sight and been sure he was a handsome horse. – Gustave Flaubert, letter to Louise Colet, 1846 October 7th, translated by Franci

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Self-destruction is the effect of cowardice in the highest extreme. – Daniel Defoe

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We all know the part of us that needs to be harnessed. It takes someone else to know the part of us that needs to be set free. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Dig within. There lies the well-spring of good: ever dig, and it will ever flow. – Marcus Aurelius

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May those who are impoverished by their thoughts be blessed with the realization of the richness of their spirit. – Dodinsky, www.dodinsky.com

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All pressure is self-inflicted. Its what you make of it or how you let it rub off on you. – Sebastian Coe

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I think it would be cool if you were writing a ransom note on your computer, if the paper clip popped up and said, Looks like youre writing a ransom note. Need help? You should use more forceful language, youll get more money. – Demetri Martin

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We must not discriminate between things. Where things are concerned there are no class distinctions. We must pick out what is good for us where we can find it. – Pablo Picasso

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Seeing the family is a very important part of my weekend. – Susannah York

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