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Achievement, n. The death of endeavor and the birth of disgust.

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Hand, n. A singular instrument worn at the end of a human arm and commonly thrust into somebody's pocket.

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Admiration, n. Our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves.

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Calamity, n. ... Calamities are of two kinds: misfortune to ourselves, and good fortune to others.

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Advice, n. The smallest current coin.

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Positive, adj. Mistaken at the top of one's voice.

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A man is known by the company he organizes.

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Bore, n. A person who talks when you wish him to listen.

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Least said is soonest disavowed.

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Epitaph, n. An inscription on a tomb, showing that virtues acquired by death have a retroactive effect.

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Motivational Quote

It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.

- Lou Holtz

Dreams Quote

The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.

- Marilyn Monroe

Life Quote

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life. It goes on.

- Robert Frost

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Life is a journey, not a destination.

- Anonymous

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One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.

- Paulo Coelho

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