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The ten most powerful two-letter words in the English language are: If it is to be, it is up to me.

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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One mistake will never kill you. The same mistake over and over again will.
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By my count, more business leaders have failed and derailed because of arrogance than any other character flaw.
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The cost of praising someone is nil - but every psychological study shows the payoff is huge.
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Worrying makes you cross the bridge before you come to it.
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