Manika Arora
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“If one man conquer in battle a thousand times thousand men, and if another conquer himself, he is the greatest of conquerors.”
― Dhammapada, a collection of verses; being one of the canonical books of the Buddhists
― Dhammapada, a collection of verses; being one of the canonical books of the Buddhists

“Hypocrisy in anything whatever may deceive the cleverest and most penetrating man, but the least wide-awake of children recognizes it, and is revolted by it, however ingeniously it may be disguised.”
― Anna Karenina
― Anna Karenina

“He lived alone, and, so to speak, outside of every social relation; and as he knew that in this world account must be taken of friction, and that friction retards, he never rubbed against anybody.”
― Around the World in 80 Days
― Around the World in 80 Days
“Sometimes for a low energy person, the decision that looks like a no-decision becomes the only decision in life.”
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“Be realistic: plan for a miracle!”
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