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Soren Kierkegaard Philosopher, Theologian
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"...it is not the obscure passages in Scripture that bind you but the ones you understand. With these you are to comply at once. If you understood only one passage in all of Scripture, well, then you must do that first of all. It will be this passage God asks you about. Do not first sit down and ponder the obscure passages. God's Word is given in order that you shall act according to it, not that you gain expertise in interpreting it."

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Osamu Dazai Novelist
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"What is society but an individual? [] The ocean is not society; it is individuals. This was how I managed to gain a modicum of freedom from my terror at the illusion of the ocean called the world."

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Simon Sinek Author, Motivational Speaker
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"Trust emerges when we have a sense that another person or organization is driven by things other than their own self-gain."

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Epictetus Philosopher
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"Lampis the ship owner, on being asked how he acquired his great wealth, replied, My great wealth was acquired with no difficulty, but my small wealth, my first gains, with much labor."

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Bill Johnson Athlete
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"Whatever you gain through self promotion you'll have to sustain through self promotion. When our promotion comes from God, He sustains it."

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Sun Tzu Military Strategist
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"If a general shows confidence in his men but always insists on his orders being obeyed, the gain will be mutual."

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Gautama Buddha Spiritual Teacher
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"Insignificant, is the loss of relatives, wealth and fame; The loss of wisdom is the greatest loss. Insignificant, is the increase of relatives, wealth and fame; The increase of wisdom is the highest gain. Therefore, you should train yourselves thus: "We will grow in the increase of wisdom" Thus you should train yourselves."

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