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“He didn't remember, he didn't worry, he just was.”

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Tove Jansson, born on August 9, 1914, and died on June 27, 2001, was a renowned Finnish novelist. Her works are known for their unique style and profound emotions, which have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

“Because it's kind of great, being an idea that everybody likes. But I could never be the idea to myself, not all the way. And Agloe is a place where a paper creation became real. A dot on the map became a real place, more real than the people who created the dot could never have imagined. I thought maybe the paper cutout of a girl could start becoming real here also. And it seemed like a way to tell that paper girl who cared about popularity and clothes and everything else: 'You are going to the paper towns. And you are never coming back.”

People Way Kind Ideas Real Girl Creation Becoming Paper Clothes Towns Likes Maps Popularity Coming Back Dots Becoming Real

Author:John Green

“I mean, he was something that happened to me, you know? But before he was this minor figure in the drama of my life he was - you know, the central figure in the drama of his own life.”

Knows Mean Happened Figures Drama Minors

Book:Paper Towns

Source: Paper Towns

“I wonder-maybe the key is balance. Maybe it's about living in the moment while still keeping your eye on the big picture-on all the pictures.”

Stills Moments Bigs Eye Wonder Keys Balance Live In The Moment Big Picture

Book:Gimme a Call

Source: Gimme a Call

“There is no class so pitiably wretched as that which possesses money and nothing else.”

Inspirational Money Business Class Failure Words Of Wisdom Personal Development Life And Love Wretched Frugal

Book:Miscellaneous Writings of Andrew Carnegie

Source: Miscellaneous Writings of Andrew Carnegie

“When in doubt, just take the next small step”

Next Steps Doubt When In Doubt Small Steps God Never Blinks Valuable Life Lessons Important Life Lessons

Author:Paulo Coelho

“It's the people who seem weak who are always suprisingly strong, and the ones who seem strong who are unexpectledly weak.”

People Seems Strong Weak

Author:Lisa Jewell

“Trella! You’re here,” he said with glee. “Even though I’m not as smart as you, I do know where I am.”

Knows Said Smart Glee

Book:Outside In

Source: Outside In

“Take pride away from a man and you might as well run a knife through his heart.”

Men Wells Heart Might Running Pride Knives

Book:Mercy

Source: Mercy

“Love is a two-way street.”

Way Two Love Is Streets Two Ways Two Way Street

Book:The Cupid Effect

Source: The Cupid Effect

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