The Creator has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.
ORISON SWETT MARDEN
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Orison Swett Marden79 quotes“The Creator has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.”
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Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden It is the youth who sees a great opportunity hidden in just these simple services, who sees a very uncommon situation, a humble position, who gets on in the world.
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Mark AnthonyMark Anthony A man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled.
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