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“To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation.”
― The Alchemist
― The Alchemist
“Maktub" (It is written.)”
― The Alchemist
― The Alchemist
“Life will defend itself no matter how small it is.”
― Life of Pi
― Life of Pi
“Erotica is using a feather; pornograpy is using the whole chicken.”
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“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult ―once we truly understand and accept it― then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.”
― The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth
― The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth
Alain de Botton
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— last activity Oct 27, 2010 02:00PM
A chance to discuss the work of Alain de Botton, especially the latest title, A Week at the Airport. Dates, October 18-24
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— last activity Jan 02, 2023 04:53PM
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Reading Peace
— 1470 members
— last activity Aug 15, 2023 08:57AM
Reading Peace is a book club exploring topics in mindfulness and Buddhism in daily life in a way that is accessible and relevant to today. We meet o ...more
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