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A man must so train his habits as to rely upon his own powers and depend upon his own courage in moments of emergency.
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A man must so train his habits as to rely upon his own powers and depend upon his own courage in moments of emergency.
Courage may be displayed in everyday life as well as in historic fields of action.
Courage, combined with energy and perseverance, will overcome difficulties apparently insurmountable.
Difficulties may intimidate the weak, but they act only as a wholesome stimulus to men of resolution and valour.
Great evils are in some cases only to be met by resistance; they cannot be wept down, but must be battled down.
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