Washington IrvingGreat minds have purpose, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortunes; but great minds rise above them.
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The great minds of the world are those who understand that they must use their abilities to make this world a better place. They understand that they can’t just expect their wishes to be granted, because these wishes are only wishes, and not requests. The great minds of the world will learn that they should also use their abilities so that others may be able to rise above their misfortunes.
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