One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.
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“Instead of worrying about what people say of you, why not spend time trying to accomplish something they will admire.”
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