Jim Carrey on effort
Jim Carrey102 quotes“The peace that we’re after lies somewhere beyond personality, beyond the perception of others, beyond invention and disguise, even beyond effort itself.”
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The awakening of the soul to its bondage and its effort to stand up and assert itself – this is called life.
Swami VivekanandaSwami Vivekananda Allocating budgets will not suffice. We need to make focused efforts at developing the tribal belt of Gujarat
Narendra ModiNarendra Modi Children are our future we must take care of them with maximum effort.
Naomi CampbellNaomi Campbell I have found it advisable not to give too much heed to what people say when I am trying to accomplish something of consequence. Invariably they proclaim it can’t be done. I deem that the very best time to make the effort.
Calvin CoolidgeCalvin Coolidge Freedom is not only bought with a great price; it is maintained by unremitting effort.
Calvin CoolidgeCalvin Coolidge Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war itself is worse than peace.
HerodotusHerodotus Children are our future we must take care of them with maximum effort.
Naomi CampbellNaomi Campbell We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once.
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