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“A craven can be as brave as any man, when there is nothing to fear. And we all do our duty, when there is no cost to it. How easy it seems then, to walk the path of honor. Yet soon or late in every man’s life comes a day when it is not easy,… — read more
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“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one… — read more
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“Opening your eyes is all that is needing. The heart lies and the head plays tricks with us, but the eyes see true. Look with your eyes. Hear with your ears. Taste with your mouth. Smell with your nose. Feel with your skin. THEN comes the thinking, afterward, and in that way knowing the truth.”… — read more
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“Reflect upon your present blessings of which ever man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes of which all men have some.” —Charles Dickens (1812 – 1870), Writer — read more
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“My mind is my weapon. My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer, and I have my mind… and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. That’s why I read so much, Jon Snow.” —George R. R. Martin, author “A Song of Ice… — read more
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“Keep looking and keep drawing. By doing this, you’ll find that your notion of what ‘perfect’ actually means will shift and evolve accordingly. You’ll start to look at things in a different light. You’ll scrutinise things more.” —Matt Pagett, author “Sketching & Drawing” — read more
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“Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next. Delicious ambiguity.” —Gilda Radner, Emmy Award-winning comedienne and actress — read more
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“If you cannot accurately predict the future, then you must flexibly be prepared to deal with various possible futures.” —Edward de Bono, British physician, author, inventor, and consultant — read more
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“By “shrine,” I didn’t mean a niche with candles, flowers, and a statue, but rather, Eleanor-like, an area that enshrined my passions, interests, and values. A shrine is arranged with care. It entices people to particular activities and moods. It’s a sign of dedication.” —Gretchen Rubin, author ”Happier at Home” — read more
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“For better or worse, buying things (or photographing them, cataloging them, or writing reviews about them) is a way to engage with the world. When we’re interested in something, we often express that by researching, shopping, buying, and collecting.” —Gretchen Rubin, author ”Happier at Home” — read more