As long as a man imagines that he cannot do this or that, so... - John Locke

"As long as a man imagines that he cannot do this or that, so long is he determined not to do it."

John Locke Courage

Philosopher, Political Theorist English 1632–1704

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"Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours."

"All wealth is the product of labor."

"Freedom is not freedom to do what you like, but freedom to do what you ought."

"The great end of men's actions is some good."

"Never let fear stop you from chasing your dreams."

"Courage is being afraid but doing it anyway."

"Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do."

"Sometimes you have to be the monster to stop the monsters."