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“Uncle Scrooge preferred to let the poor die "and decrease the surplus population." Scrooge may not have had God on his side, but his arithmetic was impeccable.”
Source : Roger Rosenblatt (1994). “The Man in the Water: Essays and Stories”, Random House
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“A man doesn't need to be flawless to be a perfect father, but the commitment to his family is a precious responsibility.”
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“In any problem where an opposing force exists and cannot be regulated, one must foresee and provide for alternative courses. Adaptability is the law which governs survival in war as in life ... To be practical, any plan must take account of the enemy's power to frustrate it; the best chance of overcoming such obstruction is to have a plan that can be easily varied to fit the circumstances met.”
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“Fear is a negative thought in your mind. Supplant it with a constructive thought. Fear has killed millions. Confidence is greater than fear. Nothing is more powerful than faith in God and the good.”
Source : Joseph Murphy, Ph.D., D.D. (2011). “The Power of Your Subconscious Mind: Unlock the Secrets Within”, p.176, Penguin
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“I think most players would love, at one stage in their career, to say, 'I've been No. 1 in the world.”
Source : "Andy Murray finally breaks through". Interview with Shaun Assael, www.espn.co.uk. December 3, 2012. 
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“I knew, as sure as I knew my name, that tomorrow he would send me another coat, in a big fancy box, with a big bow on it. It would be the right size, it would be a top brand, and it would be warm. ............... It was cranberry red, with a removable liner, a detachable hood, and tortoiseshell buttons.”
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“A garden is half made when it is well planned.”
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“All stories must end so, with the next tale winking out of the corners of the last pages, promising more, promising moonlight and dancing and revels, if only you will come back when spring comes again.”
