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A government, for protecting business only, is but a carcass, and soon falls by its own corruption and decay. ↗

— Amos Bronson Alcott

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Our ideals are our better selves. ↗

— Amos Bronson Alcott

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Success is sweet and sweeter if long delayed and gotten through many struggles and defeats. ↗

— Amos Bronson Alcott

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I work every day. I was flying the other day. and I was like, where am I flying? I have no idea, I work so much. ↗

— Lily Aldridge

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To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that is to triumph over old age. ↗

— Amos Bronson Alcott

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Where there is a mother in the home, matters go well. ↗

— Amos Bronson Alcott

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First find the man in yourself if you will inspire manliness in others. ↗

— Amos Bronson Alcott

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While one finds company in himself and his pursuits, he cannot feel old, no matter what his years may be. ↗

— Amos Bronson Alcott

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Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us - and those around us - more effectively. Look for the learning. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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