If peace is to be maintained, it must be by brave men, who have come up to the same height as the hero, namely, the will to carry their life in their hand, and stake it at any instant for their principle, but who have gone one step beyond the hero, and will not seek another man's life. Ralph Waldo Emerson
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This quote is a great reminder to never give up on your dreams. When you feel like you can’t continue, look outside yourself and what you are trying to accomplish. If you can accomplish what you are trying to do, then you must be able to get up every time you fall; the end result will be worth it!

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