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“People can change anything they want to, and that means everything in the world. ”
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“A great deal of the chaos in the world occurs because people don't appreciate themselves.”
― Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior
― Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior
“The best fighter is never angry.”
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“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”
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“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On!' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”
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Derek’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Derek’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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