Quick decisions are unsafe decisions.


Sophocles

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It is only in our decisions that we are important.
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the worst decisions are made under the shade of loneliness.
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Irrational decisions based on past rational ones are still irrational.
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Sen. Elizabeth Dole's decisions are made independent of Bob Dole.
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Self decisions are the #1 key for success or failure.
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