You must not ever stop being whimsical. And you must not, ever, give anyone else the responsibility for your life. ― Mary Oliver

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The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. ― Mark Twain

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Life is a lot like jazz … it's best when you improvise. – George Gershwin

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The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. — Marcus Aurelius

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Nothing is so exhausting as indecision, and nothing is so futile.

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He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.

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Conceit spoils the finest genius.

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I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.

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Think positively and masterfully, with confidence and faith, and life become more secure, more fraught with action, richer in experience and achievement. — Eddie Rickenbacker

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There's no secret about success. Did you ever know a successful man who didn't tell you about it?

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