Unquestionably, emulation with one's former self is a noble form of the passion of rivalry, and has a wide scope in the training of the young.
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- Talks to Teachers on Psychology; and to Students on Some of Life’s Ideals. Main text, paragraph beginning Unquestionably, emulation with one's former self is a noble form . https://www.gutenberg.org/files/16287/16287-h/16287-h.htm
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