Habit converts luxurious enjoyments into dull and daily necessities. - Aldous Huxley

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My mom and dad were extremely supportive. But my mom, she definitely made a lot of sacrifices, specifically because she wasn't working at the time. She ended up going and finding a job so she could continue to put me through gymnastics.

Aldous Huxley

Habit converts luxurious enjoyments into dull and daily necessities.

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