Mortals are easily tempted to pinch the life out of their neighbour's buzzing glory, and think that such … - George Eliot

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Stop seeing the obstacles you face as reasons why you can't do something. See them as a reason why you can. And celebrate your accomplishments on a daily basis.

George Eliot

Mortals are easily tempted to pinch the life out of their neighbour's buzzing glory, and think that such killing is no murder.

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Will not a tiny speck very close to our vision blot out the glory of the world, and leave only a margin by which we see the blot? I know no speck so troublesome as self.

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People glorify all sorts of bravery except the bravery they might show on behalf of their nearest neighbors.

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