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Josephine Preston Peabody


One never learns by success. Success is the plateau that one rests upon to take breath and look down from upon the straight and difficult path, but one does not climb upon a plateau.

Marion Howard


Life is like a blanket too short. You pull it up and your toes rebel, you yank it down and shivers meander about your shoulder; but cheerful folks manage to draw their knees up and pass a very comfortable night.

Pearl Buck, quoted in O Magazine, May 2003


Some are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same.

Mitchell Caplan, CEO, E*Trade Group Inc.


To succeed as a team is to hold all of the members accountable for their expertise.

Marcus Valerius Martialis


Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

Josh Billings


There are people who are always anticipating trouble, and in this way they manage to enjoy many sorrows that never really happen to them.

James Grover Thurber


All men should strive to learn before they die What they are running from, and to, and why.

Henry David Thoreau


Water is the only drink for a wise man.

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