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Live neither in the past nor in the future, but let each day's work absorb your entire energies, and satisfy your widest ambition.

William Osler

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William Osler
Age: 70 †
Born: 1849
Born: July 12
Died: 1919
Died: December 29
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Shed, as you do your garments, your daily sins, whether of omission or commission, and you will wake a free man, with a new life.
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To know just what has do be done, then to do it, comprises the whole philosophy of practical life.
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Think not of the amount to be accomplished, the difficulties to be overcome, or the end to be attained, but set earnestly at the little task at your elbow, letting that be sufficient for the day.
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Shut out all of your past except that which will help you weather your tomorrows.
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