Sophia's Fire

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G&V Publishing, In.c, 2005 - 300 pages
An amazing fact about the human condition is that every human has at least one natural talent that can be developed to excellence. The capacity for self-refinement and development is remarkable in humans once this natural talent(s) has been identified. When it comes to attaining excellence and greatness, therefore, no human is incapable. How is worldly success made? How do ordinary people become great? Is it luck, or perhaps destiny? Sophia's (wisdom's) fire answers these questions by resurrecting the greats, whose minds decorated our world, and whose words now demystify the pursuit of worldly success. The paths to greatness are daunting, and therein, even merit desires mercy. What better mercy than the wisdom of those who have been there and have conquered. In the pursuit of worldly success, there is only one person that matters - you, and only one time that matters - now. Regardless of your perception of the universe and your fundamental beliefs, you owe yourself the duty to succeed. All humans are unique and complex entities, with unique dreams and aspirations. Success starts when dreams meet light and aspirations meet action. The time is ripe to give light to your dreams - Sophia's fire.
 

Contents

2 Introduction 0 00
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1 The beginning
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Know yourself 0 0 0
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How luck is made o
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Presentation
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Be your own all and all 0000 lo
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Define the end it is what counts
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You have the right to be silent use it o
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Make haste slowly doo
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Courage 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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This time is yours seize it o
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Be in command of your imagination o00
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The role of the intellect 0000000000
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Learn to think well 00000
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Be mindful of your choices DoD
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Leader or follower?
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9 Why worry?
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Have presence of mind Cooooo
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Learn patience 00
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Be decorous but do not impose decorum
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Respect all but fear none 0
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15 Never guide the competition to your fortress oo
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16 Familiarity breeds contempt ooo
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Always the truth in all matters od
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Reconcile knowledge with good deeds o⁰
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Firmness of will
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Use courtesy to charm
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Avoid exaggeration
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Surround yourself with the lucky
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Be free of imperfections
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Have people of value handy
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