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Enlightenment Writer And Philosopher Voltaire Likened Life To A Game Of Cards. Players Must Accept The Cards Dealt To Them. However, Once They Have Those Cards In Hand, They Alone Choose How They Will Play Them. They Decide What Risks And Actions To Take.

-John C. Maxwell

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Enlightenment Writer And Philosopher

John C. Maxwell

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Enlightenment Writer And Philosopher Voltaire Likened Life To A Game Of Cards. Players Must Accept The Cards Dealt To Them. However, Once They Have Those Cards In Hand, They Alone Choose How They Will Play Them. They Decide What Risks And Actions To Take.

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You Will Never Be Able To Bet On Yourself Unless You Believe In Yourself.

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The First Step To Leadership Is Servanthood.

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