Let a man once see himself as ...

Let a man once see himself as others see him, and all enthusiasm vanishes from his heart.
Let a man once see himself as others see him, and all enthusiasm vanishes from his heart.

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If a man watches three football games in a row, he should be declared legally dead.
The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.
A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.
Each man has his own vocation; his talent is his call. There is one direction in which all space is open to him.
The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.

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Friendship, like credit, is highest when it is not used.
Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success.
There is no failure except in no longer trying.
A failure is a man who has blundered but is not capable of cashing in on the experience.