I bend and do not break.
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I bend but do not break.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine I bend, but I do not break.
Jean de La FontaineJean de La Fontaine The biggest moment of flexibility in our shopping habits is when we have a child, because when you think about it, all of your old routines sort of go out the window, and suddenly a marketer can come in and sell you new kinds of things.
Charles DuhiggCharles Duhigg Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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Malcolm XMalcolm X Great businesses come from great leadership, great leadership comes from great flexibility and great flexibility comes from great control. great control will give you a great life.
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