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Nicolas Chamfort

Swallow a toad in the morning and you will encounter nothing more disgusting the rest of the day.

Morning

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If you start your day by dealing with a very unpleasant or difficult task, everything else you face afterward will seem easier by comparison. This means getting the worst challenge out of the way early can make the rest of the day feel less troublesome.

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