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  • William Shakespeare Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.
    Twelfth Night (1601)
    William Shakespeare
    English playwright and poet (1564 - 1616)
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  • Henry James Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.
    Henry James
    American author (1843 - 1916)
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  • Thomas à Kempis Be not angry that you cannot make another what you wish them to be; since you cannot make yourself what you wish to be.
    Thomas à Kempis
    Dutch medieval Augustinian canon, writer and mystic (1380 - 1471)
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  • Baruch Spinoza Be not astonished at new ideas; for it is well known to you that a thing does not therefore cease to be true because it is not accepted by many.
    Baruch Spinoza
    Dutch philosopher (1632 - 1677)
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  • C. S. Lewis Be not deceived, Wormwood, our cause is never more in jeopardy than when a human, no longer desiring but still intending to do our Enemy's will, looks round upon a universe in which every trace of Him seems to have vanished, and asks why he has been forsaken, and still obeys.
    The Screwtape Letters (1942)
    C. S. Lewis
    Irish novelist and poet (1898 - 1963)
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  • Francis Bacon Be not penny-wise. Riches have wings. Sometimes they fly away of themselves, and sometimes they must be set flying to bring in more.
    Francis Bacon
    English philosopher and statesman (1561 - 1626)
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  • Alexander Pope Be not the first by which a new thing is tried, or the last to lay the old aside.
    Alexander Pope
    English poet (1688 - 1744)
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  • Alexander Pope Be not the first by whom the new are tried, nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
    Alexander Pope
    English poet (1688 - 1744)
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  • Johann Kaspar Lavater Be not the fourth friend of him who had three before and lost them.
    Johann Kaspar Lavater
    Swiss theologist and mysticist (1741 - 1801)
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  • Swami Ramdas Be patient. The path of self-discipline that leads to God-realization is not an easy path: obstacles and sufferings are on the path; the latter you must bear, and the former overcome - all by His help. His help comes only through concentration. Repetition of God's name helps concentration.
    Swami Ramdas
    Indian saint, philosopher, philanthropist and pilgrim (1884 - 1963)
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  • Malcolm X Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.
    Malcolm X
    American activist (1925 - 1965)
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  • Ezra Taft Benson Be right, and then be easy to live with, if possible, but in that order.
    Ezra Taft Benson
    American farmer, government official, and religious leader (1985 - 1994)
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  • Socrates Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.
    Socrates
    Greek philosopher (469 - 399)
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  • John Dryden Be slow to resolve, but quick in performance.
    John Dryden
    English poet and playwright (1631 - 1700)
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  • Francis Bacon Be so true to thyself as thou be not false to others.
    Francis Bacon
    English philosopher and statesman (1561 - 1626)
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  • John Ruskin Be sure that you go to the author to get at his meaning, not to find yours.
    John Ruskin
    English art critic (1819 - 1900)
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  • Adriana Lima Be sure what you want and be sure about yourself. Fashion is not just beauty, it's about good attitude. You have to believe in yourself and be strong.
    Adriana Lima
    Brazilian model and actress (1981 - )
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  • Will Rogers Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for.
    Will Rogers
    American actor and humorist (1879 - 1935)
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  • George Herbert Be thrifty, but not covetous.
    George Herbert
    English poet (1593 - 1633)
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  • Lord Chesterfield Be wiser than other people, if you can; but do not tell them so.
    Lord Chesterfield
    English statesman, diplomat and writer (Philip Dormer Stanhope) (1694 - 1773)
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