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by Peter Sheahan

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“Sunday, with its immunity from work, was devised for slaves who got out of all the work they could during the week.”
― Elbert Hubbard, A Message to Garcia: And Other Classic Success Writings

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“Opportunities for education should be within the reach of every individual, not for the lucky few.”
― Elbert Hubbard, A Message to Garcia

tags: education

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“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”
― Andre Gide, Autumn Leaves

tags: life, love

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“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.”
― Elbert Hubbard

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“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.”
― Mark Twain

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