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Craig Constantine

Presence, not pursuit.

Adjust the sails

Quotes

Published Jan 18, 2015 ·  All posts on Jan 18  ·   Quotes, William A. Ward

The pessimist complains about the wind;
The optimist expects it to change;
The realist adjusts the sails.

~ William A. Ward

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