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[Fishmanpa]

"As the body needs physical exercise in order to remain in fit condition, man's spirit also requires the spiritual exercise derived when he confronts his problems and combats life's vicissitudes."

- William Sahakian and Mabel Lewis Sahakian, describing the philosophy of Epictetus (1922 - 1986)

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[Fishmanpa]

"Any person capable of angering you becomes your master; he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him."

- Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD)
Greek Philosopher

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[Fishmanpa]

"Virtue means doing the right thing, in relation to the right person, at the right time, to the right extent, in the right manner, and for the right purpose. Thus, to give money away is quite a simple task, but for the act to be virtuous, the donor must give to the right person, for the right purpose, in the right amount, in the right manner, and at the right time."

- Aristotle

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[Fishmanpa]

"Some people say I have attitude - maybe I do. But I think you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does - that makes you a winner right there."

- Venus Williams US tennis champion

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[Fishmanpa]

"You can't climb up to the second floor without a ladder. When you set your aim too high and don't fulfill it, then your enthusiasm turns to bitterness. Try for a goal that's reasonable, and then gradually raise it. That's the only way to get to the top."

- Emil Zatopek (1922 - 2000)
Czech Middle Distance Runner

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[Fishmanpa]

"My motto was to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was to keep swinging."

- Hank Aaron (1934)
American Baseball Player (Retired)

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[KatiePink]

That was her magic, she could still see the sunset even on those darkest days -

[Fishmanpa]

""What is morality" she asked. "Judgement to distinguish right and wrong, vision to see the truth, courage to act upon it, dedication to that which is good, integrity to stand by the good at any price.""

- Ayn Rand (1905 - 1982)
Russian-American Writer and Philosopher

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[Fishmanpa]

"From long familiarity, we know what honor is. It is what enables the individual to do right in the face of complacency and cowardice. It is what enables the soldier to die alone, the political prisoner to resist, the singer to sing her song, hardly appreciated, on a side street."

- Mark Helprin () American Novelist and Writer (1947)

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[Fishmanpa]

"He felt that he could forgive anything to anyone, because happiness was the greatest agent of purification."

- Ayn Rand
(1905-1982) Russian-American Writer and Philosopher

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