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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes: A stated truth loses its grace, but a repeated error appears insipid and ridiculous.
         

A stated truth loses its grace, but a repeated error appears insipid and ridiculous.


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The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. Whatever you think you can do, or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, power and grace.



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At the moment of commitment the entire universe conspires to assist you.



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Courage is the commitment to begin without any guarantee of success.



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If I accept you as you are, I will make you worse; however, if I treat you as though you are what you are capable of becoming, I help you become that.



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