People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself. ― Ernest Hemingway

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Similar to using an opponent’s energy to gain an advantage, leaning on your calloused mind in the heat of battle can shift your thinking as well. ― David Goggins

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Nothing in life is promised except death. -- Kanye West

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All children, except two, grow up: Peter Pan and Donald Trump Jr. - Alexandra Petri

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Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best. - Andrew Carnegie

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Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work. — Booker T. Washington

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If it is to your advantage, make a forward move; if not, stay where you are. ― Sun Tzu

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Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best. — Andrew Carnegie

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I am not good at noticing when I'm happy, except in retrospect.― Tana French

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Money was never a big motivation for me, except as a way to keep score. The real excitement is playing the game.- Donald Trump

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