There is something to be learned from a rainstorm. When meeting with a sudden shower, you try not to get wet and run quickly along the road. But doing such things as passing under the eaves of houses, you still get wet. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed, though you will still get the same soaking. This understanding extends to everything.

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If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.

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Life, in all its uniqueness, would not be life without the negatives and the positives. - Jim Rohn

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The two most important days of your life are the day that you’re born and the day that you find out why. - Mark Twain

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Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough. — Emily Dickinson

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Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life. - Steve Jobs

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If she's amazing, she won't be easy. If she's easy, she won't be amazing. If she's worth it, you wont give up. If you give up, you're not worthy. ... Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for.

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I was astounded at the passion and fire of the melody itself. I could not describe it then, nor can I now. Was it just his voice or something more tangible emerging from his very soul that could arouse such emotion in another person, and bring one's innermost thoughts to life?

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Life's a test, mistakes are lessons, but the gift of life is knowing that you have made a difference.

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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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