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“If we're not enjoying what we've got...and even if we do get 'more,' we won't enjoy that, either.”

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Peter McWilliams

Peter McWilliams (August 5, 1949 – June 14, 2000) was an American bestselling author known for his self-help and personal growth books. His notable works include "You Can't Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought" and "Life 101," which gained widespread popularity in North America. McWilliams was also a prominent advocate for medical marijuana legalization. He passed away in Los Angeles at age 50. more

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“When people don't understand that being uncomfortable is part of the process of achievement, they use the discomfort as a reason not to do. They don't get what they want. We must learn to tolerate discomfort in order to grow.”

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Book:Do It!: Let's Get Off Our Buts

Source: Do It!: Let's Get Off Our Buts

“When thought and action are combined, the results are powerful-among the most powerful forces on earth. The combination of successful communication-the sharing of thoughts-and physical action can, literally, move mountains.”

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Book:Life 101: Everything We Wish We Had Learned about Life in School--but Didn't

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“If we aren't actively pursuing what we want, we don't really want it.”

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“Learn to forgive fully and completely. If you want health, wealth, and happiness, you can't afford the luxury of lugging around all those unforgiven, unforgotten past events. Let them go.”

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“Contrary to popular belief, a good number of transvestites-both male and female-are also heterosexual. Just because they want to get dressed up like the opposite sex does not necessarily mean they want to go to bed with the same sex. Some have successful heterosexual marriages & enjoy the most delightful shopping experiences.”

Source: Ain't nobody's business if you do: the absurdity of consensual crimes in a free society

“If we want the freedom to take part in our bit of differentness, then we must allow others their rights to take part in theirs, as long as they do not harm the person or property of a non-consenting other, of course. IT'S JUST common sense. It's also constitutional and it forms the cornerstone of the American ideal: free individual expression, tolerance and compassion.”

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Author:Peter McWilliams

“Every single band in the world has these gigantic songs that people are obsessed with.”

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“I played football for a team called the East Dragons on the east side of town. We only had six regular season games. And six games I played tail back and I had 18 touchdowns in six games. That's when I knew I had some athletic ability.”

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“Gays seem to be at the bottom of the pecking order: no matter how far down the pecking order another group is, its members still feel superior to and have no problem picking on gays.”

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Book:Ain't Nobody's Business If You Do: The Absurdity of Consensual Crimes in Our Free Country

Source: Ain't Nobody's Business If You Do: The Absurdity of Consensual Crimes in Our Free Country

“When you start noticing even a small portion of all there is to be grateful for, you'll find there is no room for lack, hurt, or want. The attitude of gratitude: the great, full feeling.”

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Author:Peter McWilliams