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"The strong man is the one who is able to intercept at will the communication between the senses and the mind."
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"Limitations can be reasonably expanded. We are constantly challenging our limitations. But a hobbled mind is not going anywhere."

"Not to be greedy is, paradoxically, the highest form of looking after one's true interests."

"If you're planning on quitting, first make sure it's not for one of these reasons: Fear, Discomfort,Anger,Self-pity,Someone's negative opinions,Past failures,Unrealistic expectations."

"I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self."

"The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile."

"The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain."

"Refuse to react to any angry actions."

"Negative desires can cause no evil if you do not allow yourself to be seduced by them."

"We do not yet possess ourselves, and we know at the same time that we are much more."

"Immediate gratification is a dream killer."
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"Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them."

"There is one kind of robber whom the law does not strike at, and who steals what is most precious to men: time."
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