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And when they came again, one set forth this: "If it seem difficult to look at life in the big, close-at-hand, because the detail mountains seem to obstruct the view; then we must get altitude, so that these mountains, no matter how near, may dwindle to mole-hills at our feet, and our horizon stretch beyond the ends of the earth."

And the other said, "But mine is short this time, yet it contains wisdom. Here it is: A right thought in time saves a lot of trouble."

"And the source of right thought?" said his brother, "Did you hear from whence it comes?"