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“Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively; unless you can choose a challenge instead of a competence.” Eleanor Roosevelt, “The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt” - 1961

“I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen” Louisa May Alcott, “Little Women” - 1868

“You face the biggest challenge of all: to have the courage to seek your dream regardless of what anyone else says or thinks. You are the only person alive who can see your big picture—and even you can’t see it all.” Oprah Winfrey, “What I Know For Sure” - 2014

“When we see men of worth, we should think of equalling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.” Confucius, “Analects”

“Preservation of our environment is not a liberal or conservative challenge, it's common sense.” Ronald Reagan, “State of the Union Address” - 25 January 1984

“I had really only three assets: I was keenly interested, I accepted every challenge and every opportunity to learn more, and I had great energy and self-discipline.” Eleanor Roosevelt, “The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt” - 1961

“Adults constantly raise the bar on smart children, precisely because they're able to handle it.” Haruki Murakami, “Kafka on the Shore” - 2002

“It has been my philosophy of life that difficulties vanish when faced boldly, and I have never turned my back upon one yet.” Isaac Asimov, “Foundation” - 1951

“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens” J. R. R. Tolkien, “The Fellowship of the Ring” - 1954

“There's never a man looked me between the eyes and seen a good day a'terwards, Tom Morgan, you may lay to that.” Robert Louis Stevenson, “Treasure Island” - 1883

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Eleanor Roosevelt (2)
Robert Louis Stevenson (1)
Confucius (1)
Louisa May Alcott (1)
Ronald Reagan (1)
Haruki Murakami (1)
J. R. R. Tolkien (1)
Isaac Asimov (1)
Oprah Winfrey (1)

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The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt (2)
Treasure Island (1)
State of the Union Address (1)
Analects (1)
Little Women (1)
Foundation (1)
What I Know For Sure (1)
The Fellowship of the Ring (1)
Kafka on the Shore (1)