Charles JonesYou are the same today that you are going to be five years from now except for two things: the people with whom you associate and the books you read.
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The most important thing in life is to make up your mind about who you are and what you are going to do. Once you have done that, no one can take it away from you. The second most important thing in life is to read good books. All the learning and knowledge we gain helps us realize who we really are and helps us realize that we can accomplish anything we set our minds to.
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