(Also see DETERMINATION and GOALS) During a train trip, the renowned jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes was unable to locate his ticket when the conductor asked for it. After watching Holmes fumble through his pockets in growing dismay, the conductor said, “That’s all right, Mr. Holmes. I’m sure you have your ticket somewhere. If you don’t find it until you’ve gotten off, just mail it to us when you get home. We’ll certainly trust you.” Holmes replied, “Young man, my problem isn’t to find my ticket.
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