"Decision is often the difference between greatness and mediocrity. In every man's life there comes a time when he must search for a cause, a work, an ideal to which he can give himself. Whether he says 'Yes' or 'No' to the challenge will determine his future."

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Source: Wilferd Arlan Peterson, Xizhen Wu (1978). “當代的生活藝術”

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Wilferd Peterson

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Wilferd Peterson was an influential author known for his insights on personal growth and success, particularly in his work 'The Art of Living.'

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