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T. E. Lawrence1888–1935

Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that all was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, and make it possible.

T. E. Lawrence on motivation and goals

Seven Pillars of Wisdom, introductory chapter (1922 Oxford text)

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