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MBTA: Man dies after falling onto third rail at Forest Hills Station

MBTA: Man dies after falling onto third rail at Forest Hills Station BOSTON …
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A quotation not from Thomas Carlyle

The block of granite which was an obstacle in the path of the weak, becomes a steppingstone in the path of the strong.

Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881) Scottish essayist and historian
(Misattributed)

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A quotation from Shakespeare

MALVOLIO:                                                             In my
   stars I am above thee, but be not afraid of greatness.
   Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and
   some have greatness thrust upon ’em.

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) English dramatist and poet
Twelfth Night, Act 2, Sc. 5, l. 147ff (2.5.147–150) (1601)

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A quotation from Joseph Addison

When Men are easy in their Circumstances, they are naturally Enemies to Innovations.

Joseph Addison (1672-1719) English essayist, poet, statesman
Essay (1716-05-16), The Freeholder, No. 42

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