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Thought I would share

dogeatdog started this conversation
Jan 26, 2012
I've had this hanging on my wall for years. I draw inspiration from it, hoping some of you do as well:

I Do Not Choose to Be a Common Man

It is my right to be uncommon—if I can.

I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.

I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed.
I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.

I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat.

It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.”

By Dean Alfange
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PJsMom
Feb 1, 2012
 in response to dogeatdog...   Ahhhhh a question that has been asked to me! I really like those questions, they make you think. Which, I guess is your point. *smile*
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dogeatdog
Jan 31, 2012
 in response to PJsMom...   Could have been any number of different places hun. I read a lot of books.

I also have a paperweight that has been on my desk for the past 6 or 7 years that says:

'What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?'
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PJsMom
Jan 30, 2012
Ahhhhh, nice words of encouragment. Now where did you come across this? As you know me, I am always looking for that "link" to what I see, read, who I meet...... =)
Thanks for sharing!
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daisydu
Jan 27, 2012
wow i do agree with you dogeatdog....i like that...i copied it and will draw out a picture and frame it....i will have my son design the letters so it will look cool....i will then put the paper on a piece of board with burnt roughed up edges....and shalack it with clear coat....i agree with this....never heard of it before....first time....nice... :)
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