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“We only think when confronted with a problem.”
― John Dewey

“Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“Death always thinks of us eventually. The trick is to find the joy in the interim, and make good use of the days we have.”
― Ann Patchett, These Precious Days: Essays

“Having someone who believed in my failure more than my success kept me alert. It made me fierce. Without ever meaning to, my father taught me at a very early age to give up on the idea of approval.”
― Ann Patchett, These Precious Days: Essays