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Failure is not falling down but staying down.

Harvey Mackay

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
Businessman
Businessperson
Journalist
Failure
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Falling

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If you wish others to believe in you, you must first convince them that you believe in them.
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One sure-fire way to stay creative: force yourself to learn something new.
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Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave. And I firmly believe that when I am positive, it not only makes me better, but it also makes those around me better.
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