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Selected from Laura Moncur's Motivational Quotations - February 09, 2012
The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it has worked and he has not been caught.
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H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956), 'Prejudices: Fourth Series,' 1924  
The only way to last a really long time is to build something useful enough that people will want to keep it going after you die, and to cultivate a sense of ownership in other people. In short: make good shit and give it away as fast as you can.
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Lisa Williams, The Lessons of Nixon, 05-19-06  
Art suffers the moment other people start paying for it. The more you need the money, the more people will tell you what to do. The less control you will have. The more bullshit you will have to swallow. The less joy it will bring. Know this and plan accordingly.
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Hugh Macleod, How To Be Creative: 15, 08-22-04  
It's wonderful what we can do if we're always doing.
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George Washington (1732 - 1799)  
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