Growth of consciousness does not depend on the might of the intellect but on the conviction of the heart.
When comfort and ease and pleasure are put ahead of duty and conviction, progress is always set back.
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When comfort and ease and pleasure are put ahead of duty and conviction, progress is always set back.
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