"Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence."
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"We got rid of a terrible dictator. We gave the Iraqi people an opportunity for a new life under a representative form of government.“
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"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."
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"Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier."
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"If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude."
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"A dream doesn't become reality through magic it takes sweat, determination and hard work."
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"I respect the fact that many denominations have different points of view with respect to gay marriage and they can hold that in the sanctity in the place of their religion and not bless them or solemnize them."
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"The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a people strong enough and well enough informed to maintain its sovereign control over the goverment."
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