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Most people spend their time on the 'urgent' rather than on the 'important.'


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This is a do-it-yourself test for paranoia: you know you've got it when you can't think of anything that's your fault.



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The best education for the best is the best education for all.



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For those who are going to learn from books, learning the art of reading would seem to be indispensable.





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