"Every great work, every big accomplishment, has been brought into manifestation through holding to the vision, and often just before the big achievement, comes apparent failure and discouragement."

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“The game of life is the game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy.”

“Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way.”

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“If one asks for success and prepares for failure, he will get the situation he has prepared for.”

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