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Quote of the Day 5 November 2013 – Nonsense
“If we listened to our intellect we’d never have a love affair. We’d never have a friendship. We’d never go in business because we’d be cynical: “It’s gonna go wrong.” Or “She’s going to hurt me.” Or,”I’ve had a couple of bad love affairs, so therefore . . .” Well, that’s nonsense. You’re going to…
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Quote of the Day 4 November 2013 – Holding On
“Was it hard?” I ask. Letting go?” Not as hard as holding on to something that wasn’t real.” — Lisa Schroeder Got you thinking and asking whoaa? “was it hard”…. what did you think it was going to say? Related articles Goal Quote – Nov. 4, 2013 Quote for a…
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Quote of the Day 3 November 2013 – Touched
“- “Why don’t you like to be touched?” – “Because I’m fifty shades of fucked-up, Anastasia” — E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1)) [NO!!! It’s just a quote. I have not read these books. I just have a problem with being touched. But not as much of a problem that it used to be…
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Quote of the Day 31 October 2013 – If You
“If you understand others you are smart. If you understand yourself you are illuminated. If you overcome others you are powerful. If you overcome yourself you have strength. If you know how to be satisfied you are rich. If you can act with vigor, you have a will. If you don’t lose your objectives you…
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Quote of the Day 30 October 2013 – Sorrow and Desire
“Go into yourself. Find out the reason that commands you to write; see whether it has spread its roots into the very depths of your heart; confess to yourself whether you would have to die if you were forbidden to write. This most of all: ask yourself in the most silent hour of your night:…
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Quote of The Day 27 October 2013 – Happiness Is
“Happiness doesn’t lie in conspicuous consumption and the relentless amassing of useless crap. Happiness lies in the person sitting beside you and your ability to talk to them. Happiness is clear-headed human interaction and empathy. Happiness is home. And home is not a house-home is a mythological conceit. It is a state of mind. A…
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Poetry Reading of the Day 23 October 2013 – Desiderata
“Desiderata” Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and…
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Quote of the Day 20 October 2013 – Self-Discovery
Trees are about self-discovery. “For me, trees have always been the most penetrating preachers. I revere them when they live in tribes and families, in forests and groves. And even more I revere them when they stand alone. They are like lonely persons. Not like hermits who have stolen away out of some weakness, but…