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Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) was an American writer, philosopher, and prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, best known for his essays and self-published works. As the founder of the Roycroft community in East Aurora, New York, Hubbard championed individualism and creativity, blending craftsmanship with literature. His most famous work, “A Message to Garcia,” emphasizes initiative and responsibility, leaving a lasting legacy in motivational literature. Hubbard's life was a testament to the power of self-expression, making him an enduring inspiration for generations.
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"The sculptor produces the beautiful statue by chipping away such parts of the marble block as are not needed - it is a process of elimination."
Elbert Hubbard"A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success."
Elbert Hubbard"The line between failure and success is so fine that we scarcely know when we pass it: so fine that we are often on the line and do not know it."
Elbert Hubbard"The ineffable joy of forgiving and being forgiven forms an ecstasy that might well arouse the envy of the gods."
Elbert Hubbard"Reversing your treatment of the man you have wronged is better than asking his forgiveness."
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"It may happen sometimes that a long debate becomes the cause of a longer friendship. Commonly, those who dispute with one another at last agree."
Elbert Hubbard"Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway."
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"The greatest mistake you can make in life is continually fearing that you'll make one."
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"The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment."
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"A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness."
Elbert Hubbard"The recipe for perpetual ignorance is: Be satisfied with your opinions and content with your knowledge."
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"Never get married in college; it's hard to get a start if a prospective employer finds you've already made one mistake."
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"One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man."
Elbert Hubbard"Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed - there's so little competition."
Elbert Hubbard"How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success."
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"Art is the beautiful way of doing things. Science is the effective way of doing things. Business is the economic way of doing things."
Elbert Hubbard"It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do."
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"The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without his teacher."
Elbert Hubbard"The teacher is the one who gets the most out of the lessons, and the true teacher is the learner."
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"Character is the result of two things: mental attitude and the way we spend our time."
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"Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit."
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