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Victor Hugo quote: "But, reverend master, it is not sufficient to pass one's life,..."

But, reverend master, it is not sufficient to pass one's life, one must earn the means for life.

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Sometimes, "never let them see you sweat," is truly bad advice. The work of an individual who cares often exposes the grit and determination and effort that it takes to be present. Perfecting your talk, refining your essay and polishing your service until all elements of you disappear might be obvious tactics, but they remove the thing we were looking for: you. Seth Godin
Epicurus quote: "Let no one delay the study of philosophy while young nor weary..."
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