Alexander received more ...

Alexander received more bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles, than by hearing the definition of fortitude.
Alexander received more bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles, than by hearing the definition of fortitude.
 Philip Sidney

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Being self-made is a state of mind, and once you put that mentality to work, your success will come.
 Dave East
A lot of people change for good. Some people just fall off. Just trying to progress in anything, no matter what you're doing, I feel like any progression you make... some people aren't gonna be around you that were around you.
 Dave East
What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult.
Don't settle in the land of barely enough. That is where you are, it is not who you are. That's your location, it's not your identity. No matter what it looks like, have an abundant mentality.
Everything in your life, every experience, every relationship is a mirror of the mental pattern that is going on inside of you.

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Cupid makes it his sport to pull the warrior's plum.
 Philip Sidney
Who will adhere to him that abandons himself?
 Philip Sidney
Sin is the mother, and shame the daughter of lewdness.
 Philip Sidney
Either I will find a way, or I will make one.
 Philip Sidney
The truly great man is as apt to forgive as his power is able to revenge.
 Philip Sidney