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Peter Abelard Quotes: We do many things carelessly or unwillingly, but nothing studiously unless we are willing and apply ourselves.
         

We do many things carelessly or unwillingly, but nothing studiously unless we are willing and apply ourselves.


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We do many things carelessly or unwillingly, but nothing studiously unless we are willing and apply ourselves.
         



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