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Dag Hammarskjold Quotes: To reach perfection, we must all pass, one by one, through the death of self-effacement.
         

To reach perfection, we must all pass, one by one, through the death of self-effacement.


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Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was.



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It is playing safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.



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Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find the right road.



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If even dying is to be made a social function, then, grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party.



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For all that has been, Thank you. For all that is to come, Yes!





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This page presents the quote "To reach perfection, we must all pass, one by one, through the death of self-effacement.". Author of this quote is Dag Hammarskjold. This quote is about death, perfection, unselfishness, self,.