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It means being able to resist the urge for immediate gratification and opt for the course of action that will pay off later.
Ann Landers
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Ann Landers
Age: 83 †
Born: 1918
Born: July 4
Died: 2002
Died: June 22
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Sioux City
Iowa
Ann Landers
Esther Pauline Friedman
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Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley.
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Maturity is the art of living in peace with that which cannot be changed, the courage to change that which should be changed, no matter what it takes, and the wisdom to know the difference.
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Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and when it comes, hold your head high, look it squarely in the eye and say “I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.” Then repeat to yourself the most comforting of all words , “This too shall pass.”
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Most of us would be willing to pay as we go if we could just finish paying for where we've been.
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All married couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of making love.
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Maintaining self-respect in the face of a devastating experience is of prime importance.
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One of the characteristics of the young is I want it now.
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Nobody says you must laugh, but a sense of humor can help you overlook the unattractive, tolerate the unpleasant, cope with the unexpected, and smile through the day.
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I advise keeping four feet on the floor and all hands on deck.
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In recent years, there have been reports of people with twisted minds putting razor blades and poison in taffy apples and Halloween candy. It is no longer safe to let your child eat treats that come from strangers.
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TV has had a stronger impact on our society than any single invention since the automobile. It has put the dead hand on conversation.
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My personal recipe for success is- Do what you love and don't look at the clock.
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Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it.
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When a person begins to yell during an argument, it is a tip-off that he is unsure of himself.
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