"Go so far as you can see and when you get there you will always be able to see farther. … as you head toward your goals, be prepared to make some slight adjustments to your course. You don't change your decision to go — you do change your direction to get there."

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“Desire is the ingredient that changes the hot water of mediocrity to the steam of outstanding success.”

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“People who truly understand God's purpose for their lives know that we are called to be intimately involved with one another.”

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— Norman Angell

Economics1872–1967

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"Companies and associations may yet be formed to promote this Mongolian invasion. The loss of the negro is to gain them the Chinese, and if the thing works well, abolition, in their opinion, will have …"

— Frederick Douglass

Social Activism1818–1895

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"We’re interested in the peace but we understand that peace, justice and development go hand in hand. And I think we sent that message very strongly."

— Jim Yong Kim

Politics1959

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"Being a member of the single market means accepting free movement, it means accepting the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice - that is exactly what people voted against when they voted for …"

— Theresa May

Politics1956

#justice