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A man must shape himself to a new mark directly the old one goes to ground.
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The movement of the floes was beyond all human control, and there was nothing to be gained by allowing one's mind to struggle with the problems of the future, though it was hard to avoid anxiety at times.
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At any rate, we were on the move at last, and if dangers and difficulties lay ahead we could meet and overcome them.