Everybody ought to do at least two things each day that he or she hates to do, just for practice.
- Topic: Practice
- Location: Mexico, Quintana Roo
- Photo: Jeffrey Benjamin
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Real excellence does not come cheaply. A certain price must be paid in terms of practice, patience, and persistence—natural ability notwithstanding.
To be able to practice five things everywhere under the heaven constitutes perfect virtue. . . gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.
