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“Earthly goods deceive the human heart into believing that they give it security and freedom from worry. But in truth, they are what cause anxiety.”

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer

German pastor, theologian, philosopher, and member of the resistance against the Nazis. Born on February 4, 1906, in Germany, he was executed on April 9, 1945 in a concentration camp. more

“If a transaction in progress appeared threatened with failure, if a shipment of goods seemed to have gone astray, or if a debtor appeared unable to repay his debt, Kamaswami was never able to persuade Siddhartha that it was useful to speak words of worry or of anger, to have a wrinkled brow, or to sleep poorly.”

Peace Worry Anxiety

Book:Siddhartha

Source: Siddhartha

“She felt her strong young body that she had never appreciated when she had it, constantly worrying that she didn't meet standards of beauty and not understanding how standards of health were so much more important.”

Beauty Worry Health Appreciation

Book:My Real Children

Source: My Real Children

“I would not anticipate the relish of any happiness, nor feel the weight of any misery, before it actually arrives.”

Happiness Worry Misery Anticipation

Author:Spectator no. 7

“When you're feeding the second coachload of tourists that day you aren't thinking about the birthday party for fifty next week.”

Life Life Lessons Worry Food Coping Busyness

Book:Sunshine

Source: Sunshine

“She would have given up every Gathering from now until she went to join StarClan, if only she could have been sure that her sister was safe.”

Worry Midnight Leafpaw Squirrelpaw

Book:Midnight

Source: Midnight

“Sonia lives her life fully. If she dies tomorrow, she'll die happy. If she lives the way you want her to live, she'll die miserable. So leave her alone, okay?”

Life Death Worry Parents Nagging

Book:My Beloved World

Source: My Beloved World

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