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“I had already found that it was not good to be alone, and so made companionship with what there was around me, sometimes with the universe and sometimes with my own insignificant self; but my books were always my friends, let fail all else.” - Joshua Slocum



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 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : The starting point of all achievement is desire.

The starting point of all achievement is desire.

Napoleon Hill

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.

All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.

Michael John Bobak

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.

The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.

Bruce Lee

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything.

If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything.

Malcolm X

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : A goal is a dream with a deadline.

A goal is a dream with a deadline.

Napoleon Hill

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.

The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.

Henry David Thoreau