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Everyone only hears what he understands.


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The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. Whatever you think you can do, or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, power and grace.



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Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.



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At the moment of commitment the entire universe conspires to assist you.



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Courage is the commitment to begin without any guarantee of success.



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