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The Reader

“A peasant that reads is a prince in waiting.” ~ Walter Mosley

“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

“Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings.” ~ Salvador Dali

“When you appreciate your faults, they lose their power over you.” ~ Mark Manson

“The human being is the only animal that thinks about the future.” ~ Daniel Gilbert

“More often than not, originality lies on the far side of unoriginality.” ~ Oliver Burkeman

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” ~ Socrates

“The oldest, shortest words – ‘yes’ and ‘no’ – are those which require the most thought.” ~ Pythagoras

“As soon as we abandon our own reason, and are content to rely upon authority, there is no end to our troubles.” ~ Bertrand Russell