The love of books is among the choicest gifts of the gods.

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If you feel that your life doesn’t matter it’s likely that you decided that it didn’t matter, and then you chose to act on a poor decision. ― Craig D. Lounsbrough

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The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

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The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. – Oprah Winfrey

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We're all brilliant at something. I discovered my powers when I was four years old. When you're young you're more in touch with your real talents, but so often the 30 year slog knocks it out of people.

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Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer. — Joseph Campbell

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Do you want me to tell you something really subversive? Love is everything it's cracked up to be. That's why people are so cynical about it. It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for. And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.

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You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.

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One’s life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion. — Simone De Beauvoir

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Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. – Omar Khayyam

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