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The Extensive Philosophy of Life: Daily Quotes

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“From time to time, life will present you with an opportunity to make your mark. Learn to discern and choose to be different. It is when you do the things that help you stand out that you will be able to shine your light.”

“The fool will look you directly in the face, point a ridiculing finger squarely at your chest, and confidently inform you that there is no consequence for whatever choice they’re about to make. However, the real consequences don’t occur when the fool is standing amidst the very consequences that they claimed not to exist. Rather, the real consequences occur when they are standing amidst the consequences, all the while absolutely befuddled as to why they’re on fire.”

“I ask Mom if love ever made her feel alone. If it ever made her feel like she was starving in a room full of food. She laughs. 'Only every day.' She leans over to me, across the gap between us, so that the side of her head touches mine....She whispers something, but I can't hear the words. 'I never thought I'd be the type of person who would do that to someone,' I say. 'Now it's exactly what I am. Forever.' Mom nods. 'It's always like that.' 'What do you mean?' I ask. 'Whenever I've made a choice in my life, a real choice...I can always feel the change, after I choose. The better versions of myself, moving just out of reach.' It's exactly what I think. So there's nothing to say.... 'I'm always losing better versions of myself,' she says. 'I don't know. You just have to keep trying.' [Kaui, in conversation with her mother Malia]”