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Mark Twain on why books are for people who wish they were somewhere else

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Books are for people who wish they were somewhere else. Mark Twain Books are a man’s best friend (sorry, dogs!). They can be a source of knowledge, they can lift our spirits when we are down, they can motivate us on days when it is hard to drag ourselves out of the bed, and they Read more…

John Augustus Shedd on how a ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what it is meant for

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A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. John Augustus Shedd Life is synonymous with adventures and calculated risks. It is meant to be enjoyed, not squandered on meaningless speculations or apprehensions. Of course, this does not mean walking blindly into the storm. The risks we take must Read more…

German poet Karl von Knebel on how hope awakens courage

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Hope awakens courage. He who can implant courage in the human soul is the best physician. Karl von Knebel Hope is the light that keeps us going, letting us know that the long, dark tunnel of disappointment will not last forever. It is this very optimism that motivates us to get out of bed every Read more…

Nelson Mandela on how the greatest glory in living is not about never falling, but about getting back up every time we fall

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The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Nelson Mandela Unless you are one of those rare gifted people who have never tasted failure, you must have experienced your fair share of disappointments. More often than not, such negative experiences tend to sap us of all Read more…

Oscar Wilde on forgiving your enemies to annoy them

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Always forgive your enemies – nothing annoys them so much. Oscar Wilde CHECK OUT MORE QUOTES Facebook Instagram Twitter