The thing about life is that you must survive. Life is going to be difficult, and dreadful things will happen. What you do is move along, get on with it, and be tough. Not in the sense of being mean to others, but being tough with yourself and making a deadly effort not to be defeated.

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I believe how I act today will affect how I am tomorrow.

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I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.

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When I’ve been unsuccessful, I’ve been controlled. When I’ve been successful, I’ve been in control.

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Friendship, if somebody holds out his hand toward you, you've got to reach and take it... There are too many people alone, and if you're lucky enough for somebody to want you as a friend, it's an obligation.

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Life is hard. After all, it kills you.

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Don't moan, don't whine, don't blame. Just get on with it.

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You politicians remain professional because the voters remain amateur.

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Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then.

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The only time I am ever miserable is when I do something just for the money.

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