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The Wright brothers flew through the smoke screen of impossibility

The Wright brothers flew through the smoke screen of impossibility. – Dorothea Brande

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The longer I live, the more I am certain that the great difference between the great and the insignificant, is energy — invincible determination — a purpose once fixed, and then death or victory. – Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton

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There is nothing impossible to him who will try. – Alexander The Great

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The mighty Oak was once a little nut that stood its ground. – Anon.

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Practice easing your way along…Do your best; take it as it comes. You can handle anything if you think you can. Just keep your cool and your sense of humor. – Smiley Blanton

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