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Quote by Daniel Handler

“When someone is crying, of course, the noble thing to do is to comfort them. But if someone is trying to hide their tears, it may also be noble to pretend you do not notice them.”

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Daniel Handler

Daniel Handler, born on February 28, 1970, is an accomplished American author known for his unique literary style and thought-provoking themes. His works have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

“Though my work may be menial, though my contribution may be small, I can perform it with dignity and offer it with unselfishness. My talents may not be great, but I can use them to bless the lives of others.... The goodness of the world in which we live is the accumulated goodness of many small and seemingly inconsequential acts.”

World May I Can Use Talent Offers Goodness Dignity Contribution Bless Lives Of Others Unselfishness Inconsequential

Author:Gordon B. Hinckley

“If you are cast in a different mould to the majority, it is no merit of yours: Nature did it.”

Ifs Different Nature Majority Casts Merit Mould

Book:Jane Eyre

Source: Jane Eyre

“A few years ago it dawned on me that everybody past a certain age - regardless of how they look on the outside - pretty much constantly dreams of being able to escape from their lives.”

Years Looks Dream Age Able Past Certain Years Ago Birthday

Book:The Gum Thief: A Novel

Source: The Gum Thief: A Novel

“I was oppressed with a sense of vague discontent and dissatisfaction with my own life, which was passing so quickly and uninterestingly, and I kept thinking it would be a good thing if I could tear my heart out of my breast, that heart which had grown so weary of life.”