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January 12 - January 23, 2025
Respect the past; you never know how it may affect you.”
“First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered. One may be a free man and yet be bound tighter than a slave. Give men your ear, but not your heart. Show respect for those in power, but don’t follow them blindly. Judge with logic and reason, but comment not.
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What is the worth of anything we do? The worth is in the act. Your worth halts when you surrender the will to change and experience life.
The only true guide is your heart. Nothing less than its supreme desire can help you.
Nothing mattered anymore except the act itself. The doing is the thing.
Nothing is more dangerous than an enemy with nothing to lose,
It felt good just to lie there…to hide from the world outside.
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“Because you can’t argue with all of the fools in the world. It’s easier to let them have their way, then trick them when they’re not paying attention.”
What does our existence mean when it can end like this? A wave of hopelessness overwhelmed him.
People have an annoying habit of remembering things they shouldn’t.”
“These books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.”
Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs; it’s actually quite common. The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe.”
“But you shouldn’t fret about what has yet to occur. The only way the future can harm us is by causing worry.
There’s a reason why we’re born with brains in our heads, not rocks.”
God I have so many people in my life who this applies to
How can these people live in ease when the suffering around them is so obvious?
White mist wafted up from the water, like blood steaming in winter.
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No doubt I’ll tire of this eventually, but for now…I am content.”
Me on 7 months of leave
