Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctri

I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life. – Theodore Roosevelt

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There has never yet been a man in our history who led a life of ease whose name is worth remembering. – Theodore Roosevelt

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We make provisions for this life as if it were never to have an end, and for the other life as though it were never to have a beginning. – Joseph Addison

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To be free is to have achieved your life. – Tennessee Williams

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Becoming a father, I think it inevitably changes your perspective of life. I dont get nearly enough sleep. And the simplest things in life are completely satisfying. I find you dont have to do as much, like you dont go on as many outings. – Hugh Jackman

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Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated, thus, everyones task is unique as his specific opportunity to implement it. – Viktor E. Frankl

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