Refinement creates beauty everywhere: it is the grossness of the spectator that discovers nothing but grossness in the object.

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"We do not see nature with our eyes, but with our understandings and our hearts."

- William Hazlitt

Awareness

"The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much."

- William Hazlitt

Balance

"A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles."

- William Hazlitt

Compassion

"We are never so much disposed to quarrel with others as when we are dissatisfied with ourselves."

- William Hazlitt

Self-awareness

"Rules and models destroy genius and art."

- William Hazlitt

Creativity

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"Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done."

- Unknown

Perseverance

"He that can have patience can have what he will."

- Benjamin Franklin

Perseverance

"You just can’t beat the person who never gives up."

- Babe Ruth

Perseverance

"What I've learned from running is that the time to push hard is when you're hurting like crazy and you want to give up. … Success is often just around the corner."

- James Dyson

Perseverance

"Never give up because great things take time."

- Adrian Williams

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