#1 Mark Twain
Renowned American author, Mark Twain, was a lot like Ferris Bueller in his believe that one must seize the day and live life to it's fullest.
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#2 William Shakespeare
Historical playwright, William Shakespeare, said that a light heart lives a long time. In which case, a heavy heart is not long for this world. So take good care of your heart people, and make sure others do too.
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#3 Joseph Campbell
Mythologist Joseph Campbell's legacy was based on studying various religions and presenting the striking similarities among them. He found that it was through dire periods of hardship, that people tended to evolve spiritually.
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#4 Aristotle
Imagine a world without paralyzing fear. Ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle, believed that true freedom could only be accomplished through the vanquishing of fear.
#5 C.S. Lewis
Irish novelist, C.S. Lewis believed failure not to be the end of one's journey but simply an inevitable eyesore on a road to something far grander. Remember that, next time you cringe at a bump in the road.
#6 Lao Tzu
Much in tune with the old adage of taking life one step at a time, Chinese philosopher and father of Taosim, Lao Tzu, taught others that a long journey begins with a single step.
#7 ConfuciusShare on Facebook
Chinese philosopher Confucius had it right when he claimed that our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall. Hardship is necessary for people to evolve and strengthen as humans.
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