Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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Genius is often a short way of spelling hard work. Poverty, obscurity, struggle and ambition formed the foundation for many careers of transcendent achievement. Few marks are made in the world's history by eight-hour-day men.... Sir Joshua Reynolds had but one maxim for success: Work, work, work. Is not rigid and continuous training necessary for the making of strong athletes? Hard work is not fatal to real success. Vouloir c'est pouvoir.

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Success consists of being and doing, not simply accumulating.

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Opportunity rarely knocks on your door. Knock rather on opportunity's door if you ardently wish to enter.

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Plan your work - work your plan

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In the race for success, speed is less important than stamina.

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Real riches are the riches possessed inside.

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If you do the best and the most you can today, don't worry about tomorrow.

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If you don't drive your business, you will be driven out of business.

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Acting without thinking is like shooting without aiming.

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Triumph often is nearest when defeat seems inescapable.

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