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"A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials."

"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best."

"Difficulties show a person what they are."

"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor strengthens the body."

"Learn something every day."

"It's impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows."

"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way."

"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor strengthens the body."

"Learn something every day."

"It's impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows."

"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best."

"If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid with regard to external things."

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