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Why not be a top-notcher? A top-notcher is simply an individual who works for the institution of which he is a part, not against it.

Elbert Hubbard

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Elbert Hubbard
Age: 58 †
Born: 1856
Born: June 19
Died: 1915
Died: May 7
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Illinois
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A little more patience, a little more charity for all, a little more devotion, a little more love with less bowing down to the past, and a silent ignoring of pretended authority brave looking forward to the future with more faith in our fellows, and the race will be ripe for a great burst of light and life.
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Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.
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Nothing is permanent but change.
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Human service is the highest form of self-interest for the person who serves.
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Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal.
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One can endure sorrow alone, but it takes two to be glad.
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The man who doesn't relax and hoot a few hoots voluntarily, now and then, is in great danger of hooting hoots and standing on his head for the edification of the pathologist and trained nurse, a little later on.
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A woman will doubt everything you say except it be compliments to herself.
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If your religion does not change you, then you had better change your religion.
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You had better be a round peg in a square hole than a square peg in a square hole. The latter is in for life, while the first is only an indeterminate sentence.
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I believe the Universe is planned for good.
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I wish to live without hate, whim, jealousy, envy, and fear. I wish to be simple, honest, frank, natural . . to face any obstacle and meet every difficulty unabashed and unafraid.
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The product of the head, heart and hand is a thing to be loved.
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