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In every person there is a sun. Just let them shine.

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I desire only to know the truth, and to live as well as I can...And, to the utmost of my power, I exhort all other men to do the same...I exhort you also to take part in the great combat, which is the combat of life, and greater than every other earthly conflict.
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I don't care what people say about me. I do care about my mistakes.
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The years wrinkle our skin, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles our soul.
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