The ultimate form of intrinsic motivation is when a habit becomes part of your identity. It’s one thing to say I’m the type of person who wants this. It’s something very different to say I’m the type of person who is this. Atomic Habits
His answer to every problem, every setback was “I will work harder!” —which he had adopted as his personal motto. Animal Farm
Arms are of little value in the field unless there is wise counsel at home. On Duties
A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the lumber-room of his library, where he can get it if he wants it. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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