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“I knew what he was doing. He was walking away from his thoughts but his thoughts were staying with him.”

Book:Jayber Crow

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Jayber Crow

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Wendell Berry

Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more

“You can’t truly move forward if you don’t know where you’re going (or if you don’t know why you’re going in that direction). If that’s the case, you’re not really moving forward—you’re just moving. It’s like pushing papers or doing busy work; your hands are busy but you’re not getting much accomplished.”

Growth Busy Accomplish Productivity Direction Move Forward

Book:Self Care at Work: How to Reduce Stress, Boost Productivity, and Do More of What Matters

Source: Self Care at Work: How to Reduce Stress, Boost Productivity, and Do More of What Matters

“It shouldn’t surprise him that she quilted. And helped run the library. And made dresses. And tried to find him a wife. No wonder she was short of breath sometimes — she never slowed down.”

Busy Matchmaker

Book:What Heals the Heart

Source: What Heals the Heart

“A proud person is always busy looking down on those below him that he hardly looks up to recognize those above him.”

Pride Busy Down Looking Above

Book:Weighty 'n' Worthy African Proverbs - Volume 1

Source: Weighty 'n' Worthy African Proverbs - Volume 1

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