A Quote by Henry Petroski

An over-reliance on past successes is a sure blueprint for future failures.

Henry Petroski

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Henry Petroski
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Born: February 6, 1942

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Swami Sivananda

I have tried to devote my life - with all my husband failures, father failures, pastor failures, friend failures, any other possible failures I'm sure I've done them - to the God-centeredness of God and my aspiring, yearning to join Him in that activity. God is passionate about hallowing the name of God.

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Dan O'Brien

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