No man is born an artist or a coward; we make ourselves what... - John Locke

"No man is born an artist or a coward; we make ourselves what we are by our daily choices."

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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."

"Change brings new opportunities."

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Healing doesn't mean forgetting."

"You either get better or you get bitter."