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Watching too much TV can triple our hunger for more possessions, while reducing our personal contentment by about 5 percent for every hour a day we watch.

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On his friendship with Errol Flynn:

You always knew precisely where you stood with him because he always let you down.

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There are wonderful people out there but also wonderful people right here.

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True leadership strengthens the followers. It is a process of teaching, setting an example, and empowering others. If you seek to lead, your ability will ultimately be measured in the successes of those around you.

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Do something today that reflects who you are, what you are capable of, what you care about. Give yourself plenty of evidence of what you can do, and you will not doubt your abilities to do anything.

David Niven

David Niven

David Niven

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Born: March 1, 1910

Died: July 29, 1983 (aged 73)

Bio: James David Graham Niven was an English actor and novelist. His many roles included Squadron Leader Peter Carter in A Matter of Life and Death, Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days, and Sir Charles Lytton, in The Pink Panther.

Known for:

The Pink Panther (1963)
The Guns of Navarone (1961)
Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
Casino Royale (1967)
Separate Tables (1958)

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