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You Can Do It! A Collection of Inspirational Quotes and the Famous People Who Made Them
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Danielnishina
Jul 16, 2012
With the start of the Olympics just around the corner, we bring you a collection of quotes from people of varying degrees of fame and glory, some sure to make you think.
Prayer alone doesn’t give you courage. You need to make the effort and pray.
– Evander Holyfield, boxer who, among other achievements, unwillingly fed Mike Tyson his ear.
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