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You control the terms of the conflict. Make them play your game. Don't try to play theirs.


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Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.



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Just do the best you can. No one can do more than that.



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Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.



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Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.



Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.



Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.

Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you.



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It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.



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