"Enthusiasm... the sustaining power of all great action."

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"Enthusiasm... the sustaining power of all great action."

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"The prayer of a righteous man avails much."

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"People having victimhood attract imperious and authoritative individuals in their life."

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"Remember that I have power; you believe yourself miserable, but I can make you so wretched that the light of day will be hateful to you. You are my creator, but I am your master;--obey!"

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"Some women are built by the fire. Yet, there are some that are the FIRE!"

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