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CDC’s Quotes

“Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory.”
― Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

tags: live-in-the-moment, wonder

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“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognize the opportunity.”
― John F. Kennedy

tags: chinese, crisis, danger, inspirational, opportunity

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“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”
― Henry James

tags: kindness

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“Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.”
― Winston S. Churchill

tags: truth

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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”
― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

tags: inspirational

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Book Nook Cafe — 5918 members — last activity 3 hours, 44 min ago
Book Nook Cafe is the place to be if you love to discuss books. We also chat about films, TV, music, health, theater, and more. Participation is en ...more

Booklist Queen Reading Challenge — 705 members — last activity 5 hours, 21 min ago
Ready to diversify your reading this year? Join the best Reading Challenge of 2026 and read a book a week with the Booklist Queen! For the full chall ...more

Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge — 42896 members — last activity 1 hour, 48 min ago
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