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Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.

Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) American clergyman, hymnist
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The true way to be humble is not to stoop till thou art smaller than thyself, but to stand at thy real height against some higher nature that will show thee what the real smallness of thy greatness is.

Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) American clergyman, hymnist
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Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks.

Phillips Brooks (1835-1893) American clergyman, hymnist
Leadership, Vol. 6, #3

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