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Philosophical Viewpoints: Stoicism Quotes
If you can keep your head when all about youAre losing theirs and blaming it on you; (1-2)
Men and Masculinity Quotes
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools; (15-16)
Defeat Quotes
If you can keep your head when all about youAre losing theirs and blaming it on you;If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,But make allowance for their doubting too: (1-4)
Politics Quotes
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise; (8)