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Cowards falter, but danger is often overcome by those who nobly dare.

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When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.

Queen Elizabeth II

Work is the rent you pay for the room you occupy on earth.

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It’s all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you’re properly trained.

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Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.

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We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection. With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock.

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I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.

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At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions. It is a noble profession.

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Families, friends and communities often find a source of courage rising up from within. Indeed, sadly, it seems that it is tragedy that often draws out the most and the best from the human spirit.

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Family does not necessarily mean blood relatives but often a description of a community, organisation or nation.

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