"Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Only engage, and then the mind grows heated. Begin, and then the work will be completed."
-Jean Anouilh
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"Life is a wonderful thing to talk about, or to read about in history books - but it is terrible when one has to live it.“
-Jean Anouilh
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"Nothing is irreparable in politics."
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"Our entire life - consists ultimately in accepting ourselves as we are."
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"Men create real miracles when they use their God-given courage and intelligence."
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