Now, even more than the evening before, he could think of no one with whom to compare her. She had become absolute, beyond comparison. She had become decision and fate.

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I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship. — Louisa May Alcott

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Tucker: "But she gave me the perfect gift." Clara: "What?" Tucker: "You. ― Cynthia Hand

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We cannot bear to regard ourselves simply as playthings of blind chance, we cannot admit to feeling ourselves abandoned.

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Those who make a difference in this world are the ones who are not afraid of being different. ― Michael Bassey Johnson

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Lots of folks confuse bad management with destiny.

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We must never forget that we may also find meaning in life even when confronted with a hopeless situation, when facing a fate that cannot be changed. For what then matters is to bear witness to the uniquely human potential at its best, which is to transform a personal tragedy into a triumph, to turn one's predicament into a human achievement. When we are no longer able to change a situation-just think of an incurable disease such as inoperable cancer-we are challenged to change ourselves.

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I'm afraid that sometimes you'll play lonely games too. Games you can't win 'cause you'll play against you. ― Dr. Seuss

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The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance. — Brian Tracy

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Link says if a girl says not to get her a birthday present that means get me a birthday present and make sure it’s jewelry. ― Kami Garcia

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