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“Be enthusiastic for what you want. Work hard for it.”

Book:Become a Better You

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“I am the Muskrat,” said the wretched creature faintly. “A philosopher, you know. I should just like to point out that your bridge-building activities have completely ruined my house in the river bank, and although ultimately it doesn't matter what happens, I must say even a philosopher does not care for being soaked to the skin.”

Philosophy Muskrat

Book:Comet in Moominland

Source: Comet in Moominland

“I can work anywhere," said the Muskrat. "It's all a matter of thinking. I sit and think about how unnecessary everything is." "Really?" said Moominpappa, much impressed. "Perhaps I might offer you a glass of wine? Against the cold?" "Wine, I am bound to say, is unnecessary," replied the Muskrat, "but a small drop nevertheless would not be unwelcome.”

Wine Philosophers Muskrat

Book:Comet in Moominland

Source: Comet in Moominland

“This has completely disturbed my peace," he complained. "A philosopher should be protected against the rude happenings of everyday life." "Never mind," said Moominmamma, consolingly. "You'll soon feel better." "But I do mind," said the Muskrat peevishly. "Never any peace ... " And he mumbled on.”

Everyday Life Peacefulness Comets Muskrat Never Any Peace

Book:Comet in Moominland

Source: Comet in Moominland

“I have every respect for your deductions, but you are wrong, completely and absolutely, and without any doubt. – The Muskrat”

Muskrat

Book:Finn Family Moomintroll

Source: Finn Family Moomintroll

“Every single moment I spent with you, I fell deeper. It felt like falling into an abyss, because I knew I could never find my way back. There would be nothing to life without you anymore.”

Love Romance Love Quotes Soulmates Abyss Romantic Quotes

Book:Bloody Fingers & Red Lipstick

Source: Bloody Fingers & Red Lipstick

“I'm not a great one for beds, said the muskrat. They are unnecessary furniture, really. It was the only hole I lived in, but I was happy there. Of course, it's all the same to a philosopher whether he is happy or not, but it was a good hole . . .”

Muskrat

Book:Comet in Moominland

Source: Comet in Moominland

“As they pushed through the door a remarkable sight met their eyes: the Muskrat was sitting in the fork of a tree eating a pear. "Where's mother?" asked Moomintroll. "She's trying to get your father out of his room," replied the Muskrat, bitterly. "This is what comes of collecting plants. I've never quite trusted that Hemulen. Well, I hope the Muskrat heaven is a peaceful place, because I shan't be here much longer.”

Ingratitude Botany Muskrat Plant Collecting

Book:Finn Family Moomintroll

Source: Finn Family Moomintroll

“Well, things can't get much worse -- that's one consolation," the Muskrat groaned. He had hidden himself in a forest of bracken in the bathroom, and had wrapped his head in a handkerchief so that nothing should grow into his ears.”

Jungle Muskrat

Book:Finn Family Moomintroll

Source: Finn Family Moomintroll

“I bet all those stars have names already.” “We can make our own names for things.” Suddenly, he sounds more serious than ever. “We can, can’t we? Just because something had one name for a while, it doesn’t mean the stars can’t move, that things can’t change.”

Deeper Meaning Named

Book:The Charmed List

Source: The Charmed List

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