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"Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties."

Benjamin Banneker, American Scientist

Courage, Despair, Difficulties, Neglect

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"Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties."

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"Sometimes walking away has nothing do with weakness, and everything to do with strength. We walk away not because we want others to realize our worth and value, but because we finally realize our own."

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