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“Many people who pretend to be very busy have the least to do.”

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Baltasar Gracian, born on January 8, 1601 and died on December 6, 1658, was a renowned Spanish writer, philosopher, and theologian. He is known for his profound philosophical thoughts and unique literary style. more

“He is not famous. It may be that he never will be. It may be that when his life at last comes to an end he will leave no more trace of his sojourn on earth than a stone thrown into a river leaves on the surface of the water. But it may be that the way of life that he has chosen for himself and the peculiar strength and sweetness of his character may have an ever-growing influence over his fellow men so that, long after his death perhaps, it may be realized that there lived in this age a very remarkable creature.”

Men Way May Long Ends Character Age Earth Lasts Water Growing Influence Creatures Rivers Stones Fellows Surface Chosen Thrown Remarkable Peculiar Sweetness Fellow Man

Author:W. Somerset Maugham

“For whatever reason, God has blessed me with the ability, put me in a position to make these leaps and bounds. I'm fulfilling my part of the bargain, which is to give back and be a positive influence on others.”

Giving Reason Ability Influence Position Blessed Bounds Leap Fulfilling Giving Back Bargains Positive Influence Leaps And Bounds God Has Blessed Me

Author:Denzel Washington

“Controls them and subdues, transmutes, bereaves Of their bad influence, and their good receives.”

Influence

Book:The Poems of William Wordsworth

Source: The Poems of William Wordsworth

“Only when manhood is dead - and it will perish when ravaged femininity no longer sustains it - only then will we know what it is to be free.”

Knows Manhood Femininity

Author:Andrea Dworkin

“Ladies, whose bright eyes Rain influence, and judge the prize.”

Eye Influence Judging Rain Prize Bright Eyes

Author:John Milton

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