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“When you talk about your troubles, your ailments, your diseases, your hurts, you give longer life to what makes you unhappy. Talking about your grievances merely adds to those grievances. Give recognition only to what you desire. Think and talk only about the good things that add to your enjoyment of your work and life. If you don't talk about your grievances, you'll be delighted to find them disappearing quickly.”

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Thomas Dreier (1884-1976) was a German writer known for his novels and short stories. His works often explored social and political issues, deeply influenced by realism. more

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