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The Memorable Thing Is Not To Excel Against Others, But To Excel Against Ourselves.
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The memorable thing is not to excel against others,
but to excel against ourselves.
The real contest is within.
The real trophy is the self.
The best of all prizes is becoming a person you are proud of.
-- George Sheenan, M.D.
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If you want enemies, excel others; if you want friends let others excel you. -- Colto
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To excel at what you do, you must love doing it.
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