—E. P. Whipple
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Thursday, August 31, 2017
Post #2394
The great characteristic of men of active genius is a sublime self-confidence. Springing not from self—conceit, but from an intense identification of the man with his object, which lifts him altogether above the fear of danger and death, which gives to his enterprise a character of insanity to the common eye, and which communicates an almost superhuman audacity to his will.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Post #1998
Be the first to laugh at your own blunder, and no one will laugh at you.
―Publilius Syrus
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―Publilius Syrus
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Post #1165
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.
—Jim Valvano
—Jim Valvano
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Post #1164
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
Friday, September 28, 2012
Post #1071
Confidence comes from not always being right, but from not fearing being wrong.
—Peter McIntyre
—Peter McIntyre
Monday, June 04, 2012
Post #969
Nothing would be done at all if a man waits until he can do it so well that no one can find fault with it.
—John Newman
—John Newman
Saturday, May 26, 2012
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
Post #831
Gamblin's my nature, Ramblin's my game. Deal me out your hardest card. I'll win this God Damn game.
—Woody Guthrie
—Woody Guthrie
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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Monday, October 25, 2010
Post #388
He who has lost confidence can lose nothing more.
—Pierre-Claude-Victor Boiste
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—Pierre-Claude-Victor Boiste
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Friday, September 10, 2010
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