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“His life was two lives now: the life he would have and the life he would forever wonder about.”

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Jess Walter is an American author born on July 20, 1965. His works include novels, short story collections, and essays, known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. more

“For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of triumph, a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeteers, musicians and strange animals from conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. The conquerors rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children robed in white stood with him in the chariot or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning: that all glory is fleeting.”

“Be modest! It is the kind of pride least likely to offend.”

Life Inspirational Kind Humility Pride Modest Humble Yourself

Book:The journal of Jules Renard

Source: The journal of Jules Renard

“It's not where you start or even what happens to you along the way that's important. What is important is that you persevere and never give up on yourself.”

Way Giving Important Happens Giving Up Never Giving Up Persevere

Author:Zig Ziglar

“I want to drag you off and hide you away,” he whispered. “Why?” “I always knew you were beautiful, but now everyone else will too. I won’t be able to keep other boys away from you, and it’ll make me crazy.”

Want Able Beautiful Boys Crazy Drag Away From You

Author:Ann Aguirre

“I am in great terror of your understanding by which you penetrate into my world; and then I stand revealed and I have shared my kingdom with you.”

World Understanding Terror Kingdoms Penetrate

Author:Anais Nin

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