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“The answer doesn't lie in learning how to protect ourselves from life-it lies in learning how to become strong enough to let a bit more of it in.”

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Merle Shain

Merle Shain was a renowned author whose works spanned a variety of fields including history, literature, and philosophy. He lived from 1935 to 1989. more

“Every one should consider himself as intrusted not only with his own conduct, but with that of others; and as accountable, not only for the duties which he neglects, or the crimes that he commits, but for that negligence and irregularity which he may encourage or inculcate. Every man, in whatever station, has, or endeavours to have his followers, admirers, and imitators, and has therefore the influence of his example to watch with care.”

Men Should May Care Watches Influence Crime Example Duty Every Man Commit Stations Neglect Followers Endeavour Admirer Negligence Imitator Irregularity

Book:Selected essays

Source: Selected essays

“But to the particular species of excellence men are directed, not by an ascendant planet or predominating humour, but by the first book which they read, some early conversation which they heard, or some accident which excited ardour and emulation.”

Men Firsts Book Heard Influence Humour Particular Planets Conversation Excellence Species Excited Accidents Emulation

Book:The Lives of the Poets: A Selection

Source: The Lives of the Poets: A Selection

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