Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.

Samuel Butler
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In the autumn, we take stock of what has been accomplished and all that remains for us to accomplish. It is a time when we can take a deeper look at both our accomplishments and failures. We can look back with pride on what we have done but also face forward with the realization that there is still so much to do.

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