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Because my soul deserves peace.
Today I decided to forgive you. Not because you apologized or because you acknowledged the pain that you caused me, but because my soul deserves peace. Najwa Zebian Read more
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A mind that is stretched to a new idea never returns to its original dimension.
A mind that is stretched to a new idea never returns to its original dimension. Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. Read more
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Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.
Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. And when darkness comes — as it will — and disaster strikes — as it must — then we will remember that even the… Read more
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Natural world can point us towards moments of relief, and opportunities for embracing a richer existence.
Spring always feels to me like nature’s annual parade, one that calls us to join a celebration of new life and new possibilities. This year I realise how desperate I am for this display —… Read more
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رسید مژده که ایّامِ غم نخواهد ماند
رسید مژده که ایّامِ غم نخواهد ماند چنان نماند، چنین نیز هم نخواهد ماند غنیمتی شِمُر ای شمع وصلِ پروانه! که این معامله تا صبحدم نخواهد ماند بدین رَواقِ زَبَرجَد نوشتهاند به زر که «جز… Read more
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If you didn’t go on [with life as usual], you couldn’t go on.
One evening I went to a concert at Royal Albert Hall, and behind the conductor’s head was a red lightbulb. If it went on, that meant “imminent danger” — a bomb was coming.… To stay… Read more
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Fate would not have the reputation it has if it simply did what it seemed it would do.
Fate would not have the reputation it has if it simply did what it seemed it would do. Amor Towles, A Gentleman from Moscow Read more
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Care granted to the sick, welcome offered to the banished, forgiveness itself are worth nothing without a smile enlightening the deed.
Care granted to the sick, welcome offered to the banished, forgiveness itself are worth nothing without a smile enlightening the deed. We communicate in a smile beyond languages, classes, and parties. We are faithful members… Read more
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When you tear out a man’s tongue…
When you tear out a man’s tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you’re only telling the world that you fear what he might say. Tyrion Lannister A Clash of Kings, by George R.… Read more
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Always aspire to act in a way that cancels out someone else’s cruel or stupid behavior.
Always aspire to act in a way that cancels out someone else’s cruel or stupid behavior. Carl Hiaasen, Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You’ll Never Hear Read more