Quote by William Hazlitt
We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observ

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts. – William Hazlitt

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A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. – William Hazlitt

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The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much. – William Hazlitt

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Im not a fighter, but I would love to be a boxer because I love the courage and toughness. I mean, there can be nothing more terrifying than walking into an arena and looking at Mike Tyson in the ring. – Mark McGrath

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Then there is a still higher type of courage – the courage to brave pain, to live with it, to never let others know of it and to still find joy in life to wake up in the morning with an enthusiasm for the day ahead. – Howard Cosell

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Maybe you will be afraid and maybe you will fail, but the courage to take risks in any part of your life is, I feel, a very worthwhile way to live. – Emile Hirsch

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I know this president. And I can tell you that he cares deeply about the next generation of young women in this country – his daughters, and everyones daughters. President Obama had the courage to stand with Sandra Fluke. Without hesitation, he defended her right to tell her story. – Nancy Keenan

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I think the perception of there being a deep gulf between science and the humanities is false. – Clifford Geertz

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I think its funny to be delicate with subjects that are explosive. – Jerry Seinfeld

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