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Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
He who fears death will never do anything worthy of a living man.
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.
Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.
You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
The hottest love has the coldest end.
Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.
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Another line lands differently: strengthen the mind, as labor does the body. - Seneca.
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