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If you develop the absolute sense of certainty that powerful beliefs provide, then you can get yourself to accomplish vi

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"If you develop the absolute sense of certainty that powerful beliefs provide, then you can get yourself to accomplish virtually anything, including those things that other people are certain are impossible"

- William Lyon Phelps

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This quote is written / told by William Lyon Phelps between January 2, 1865 and August 21, 1943. He/she was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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