...if you're trying to show off for people at the top, forget it. They will look down on you anyhow. And if you're trying to show off for people at the bottom, forget it. They will only envy you. Status will get you nowhere. Only an open heart will allow you to float equally between everyone.

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On Friday night, I was reading my new book, but my brain got tired, so I decided to watch some television instead. ― Stephen Chbosky

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The harder you fall, the heavier your heart; the heavier your heart, the stronger you climb; the stronger you climb, the higher your pedestal. ― Criss Jami

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What deep wounds ever closed without a scar? The hearts bleed longest, and heals but to wear That which disfigures it.

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Prayer is not designed to inform God, but to give man a sight of his misery; to humble man's heart, to excite his desire, to inflame his faith, to animate his hope, to raise his soul from earth to heaven.

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Dear friend, Your heart is a polished mirror. You must wipe it dean of the veil of dust that has gathered upon it, because it is destined to reflect the light of divine secrets.

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Life can't give to you if your hands are closed. Open your mind, open your heart, and open your arms.

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In the morning the sunflower blossoms due to the sun's rays. This morning I just wanted to remind you that my heart blossoms with love for you everyday I wake up and it is going to do that forever. _ Sheila Carey

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I feel like this: Whatever is in your path and in your heart, you need to do. -J. Cole

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Middle-age is when you're sitting at home on a Saturday night and the telephone rings and you hope it isn't for you.

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