Life is a checkerboard, and the player opposite you is time. If you hesitate before moving, or neglect … - Elbert Hubbard

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Without your involvement you can't succeed. With your involvement you can't fail.

Elbert Hubbard

Life is a checkerboard, and the player opposite you is time. If you hesitate before moving, or neglect to move promptly, your men will be wiped off the board by time. You are playing against a partner who will not tolerate indecision!

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Dreams can come true, but there is a secret. They're realized through the magic of persistence, determination, commitment, passion, practice, focus and hard work. They happen a step at a time, manifested over years, not weeks.

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