“Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.”

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Ambition quotes for people who actually have to do the work
Confidence quotes for people who would rather be steady than loud
Quotes about knowing yourself, from people who did the work
Self-love quotes for people who find the phrase a little embarrassing

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