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“The noble-minded are calm and steady. Little people are forever fussing and fretting.”

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The Analects is a foundational text of Confucianism, compiling the sayings and thoughts of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius. It covers a range of topics including moral philosophy, governance, and social conduct. more

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Confucius, also known as Kong Qiu or Zhongni, was a great philosopher, educator, and politician during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He advocated for benevolence, rule of propriety, and the doctrine of the mean, and his thoughts have had a profound impact on Chinese and world culture. more

“Somebody had tipped the American continent like a pinball machine and all the goofballs had come rolling to LA in the southwest corner. I cried for all of us. There was no end to the American sadness and the American madness. Someday we'll all start laughing and roll on the ground when we realize how funny it's been.”

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Book:On the Road: The Original Scroll: The Original Scroll

Source: On the Road: The Original Scroll: The Original Scroll

“Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water.”

Water Safe

Author:Peter Benchley

“Louis-Cesare’s anger suddenly filled the small room like water, and in a heartbeat his eyes went from silver tinged to as solid as two antique coins. I sat frozen, awash in a sea of power. I was beginning to understand why Mircea had wanted him along, only Daddy had failed to mention anything about the hair-trigger temper. I guess he assumed the red hair would clue me in.”

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Book:Midnight's Daughter

Source: Midnight's Daughter

“The journey is part of the experience - an expression of the seriousness of one's intent. One doesn't take the A train to Mecca.”

Journey Expression Travel Train Seriousness Mecca Kitchen Confidential

Author:Anthony Bourdain

“Compliment but do not covet.”

Compliment

Author:Christopher Moore

“The world calls them its singers and poets and artists and storytellers; but they are just people who have never forgotten the way to fairyland.”

People World Way Artist Poet Forgotten Singers Storyteller Green Gables

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Source: L. M. MONTGOMERY – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & Autobiography (Including Anne Shirley Novels, Chronicles of Avonlea & The Story Girl Series): Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, The Golden Road, Kilmeny of the Orchard, The Watchman, Songs of the Sea & many more

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