Quote #19

Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.

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  2. At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice.
  3. Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.
  4. Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean.
  5. All men are prepared to accomplish the incredible if their ideals are threatened.
  6. Children's talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives.
  7. All great achievements require time.
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