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John Dryden-Poet

We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.  - John Dryden

John Dryden (1631-1700) was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made England's first Poet Laureate in 1668.-  Wikipedia

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Elizabeth Lesser-Author

Your lesson in this lifetime is to find and trust your own precious voice. - Elizabeth Lesser

Elizabeth Lesser is the co-founder and senior adviser of Omega Institute, the largest adult education center in the United States focusing on health, wellness, spirituality and creativity. - Wikipedia

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John O'Donohue-Poet

The way you look at things is the most powerful force in shaping your life. - John O'Donohue

John O'Donohue (1956-2008) was an Irish poet, author, priest, and Hegelian philosopher. He was a native Irish speaker, and as an author is best known for popularizing Celtic spirituality. - Wikipedia

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Karol Bunsch-novelist

Roads endure longer than pyramids. -Karol Bunsch

Charles Bunsch (1898-1987) is a Polish writer, and historical, literary translator of German and English. - Wikipedia

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Omar Khayyam- Philosopher

Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. - Omar Khayyam
Omar Khayyám (1048-1131) was a Persian polymath, scholar, mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet, widely considered to be one of the most influential thinkers of the Middle Ages. - Wikipedia

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Marcel Pagnol-Novelist

The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be. - Marcel Pagnol.

Marcel Pagnol (1895-1974) was a French novelist, playwright, and filmmaker. In 1946, he became the first filmmaker elected to the Académie française. - Wikipedia

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Wayne Gretzky-Ice hockey player

You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take. - Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Douglas Gretzky (born 1961)  is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played twenty seasons in the National Hockey League for four teams from 1979 to 1999. - Wikipedia

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Howard Thurman- Author

Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. - Howard Thurman

Howard Washington Thurman (1899-1981) was an influential African-American author, philosopher, theologian, educator, and civil rights leader. - Wikipedia

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Franz Kafka-Writer

Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. - Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) was a German-language writer of novels and short stories who is widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. - Wikipedia

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Frederick Douglass-Orator

If there is no struggle, there is no progress. - Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) was an African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. - Wikipedia

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Andrei Tarkovsky-Film Maker

A book read by a thousand different people is a thousand different books. - Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky

Andrei Arsenyevich Tarkovsky (1932-1986) was a Soviet and Russian filmmaker, writer, film editor, film theorist and opera director.

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Akio Morita-Businessman

We all learn by imitating, as children, as students, as novices in the world of business. And then we grow up and learn to blend our innate abilities with the rules or principles we have learned. - Akio Morita

Akio Morita (1921-1999) was a Japanese businessman and co-founder of Sony Corporation.

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James L. Barksdale-Executive

People are so unaccustomed to very good service that when they see it they are dazzled by it. - James Barksdale

James Love Barksdale (born 1943) is an American executive who served as the president and CEO of Netscape Communications Corporation from January 1995 until the company merged with AOL in March 1999.-  Wikipedia

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John Ruskin-Art critic

When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece. - John Ruskin

John Ruskin (1819-1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, as well as an art patron, draughtsman, watercolourist, a prominent social thinker and philanthropist. - Wikipedia

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Bertolt Brecht-Poet

Unhappy the land that is in need of heroes. - Bertolt Brecht

Eugen Bertolt Friedrich Brecht (1898-1956) was a German poet, playwright, and theater director of the 20th century.- Wikipedia

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Mike Van Hoozer-Coach

Learn from the past, prepare for the future, and perform in the moment. - Mike Van Hoozer

Mike Van Hoozer is an expert in the psychology of human performance and serves as a leadership expert and peak performance coach. - mikevanhoozer.com

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Carl Schurz-Statesman

My country right or wrong; when right, to keep her right; when wrong, to put her right. - Carl Schurz

Carl Christian Schurz (1829-1906) was a German revolutionary, American statesman and reformer, U.S. Minister to Spain, Union Army General in the American Civil War, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of the Interior. -Wikipedia

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Jules Verne-Novelist

In consequence of inventing machines, men will be devoured by them. - Jules Verne

Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his adventure novels and his profound influence on the literary genre of science fiction. - Wikipedia

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Nayyirah Waheed-Writer

Be a scar. Do not be ashamed of living through something. - Nayyirah Waheed

Nayyirah Waheed is U.S. based writer. She began writing at the tender age of 11 after a teacher assigned an assignment.

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Danny Kaye-Actor

Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can. - Danny Kaye

David Daniel Kaminsky, known by his screen name Danny Kaye, (1911-1987) was an American actor, singer, dancer, comedian, and musician. His performances featured physical comedy, idiosyncratic pantomimes, and rapid-fire novelty songs. - Wikipedia
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Neil Gaiman-Author

Adults follow paths. Children explore. - Neil Gaiman

Neil Richard MacKinnon Gaiman (born 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. - Wikipedia

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Langston Hughes-Poet

Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. - Langston Hughes

James Mercer Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from Joplin, Missouri. He was one of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form called jazz poetry. - Wikipedia

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Devdutt Pattanaik-Physician

Action focused on intent is better than action focused on outcome. - Devdutt Pattanaik

Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik (born 1970) is an Indian physician turned leadership consultant, mythologist, author and communicator whose works focus largely on the areas of myth, religion, mythology, and also management. - Wikipedia

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Václav Havel-Politician

Work for something because it is good, not just because it stands a chance to succeed. - Václav Havel

Václav Havel (1936-2011) was a Czech writer, philosopher, political dissident, and statesman. From 1989 to 1992, he served as the last president of Czechoslovakia. He then served as the first president of the Czech Republic after the Czech–Slovak split. - Wikipedia

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Christopher Reeve-Actor

Once you choose hope, anything's possible. - Christopher Reeve

Christopher D'Olier Reeve (1952-2004) was an American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, author, and activist. He is known for his role as Superman. - Wikipedia

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Lloyd Alexander- Novelist

Story, finally, is humanity's autobiography. -Lloyd Alexander

Lloyd Chudley Alexander (1924-2007) was an American author of more than forty books, primarily fantasy novels for children and young adults. - Wikipedia

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Madeleine L'Engle- Writer

Just because we don't understand doesn't mean that the explanation doesn't exist. - Madeleine L'Engle

Madeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) was an American writer known for young adult fiction. - Wikipedia

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George MacDonald-Author

The principle part of faith is patience. - George MacDonald

George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish author and poet. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature. - Wikipedia

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