Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) American writer and lecturer
“There is always a part of my mind that is preparing for the worst, and another part of my mind that believes if I prepare enough for it, the worst won’t happen.”
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Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881) British Conservative politician, writer, aristocrat and Prime Minister
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Zig Ziglar (1926–2012) American motivational speaker
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