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“So many books, so little time.”
― Frank Zappa

“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.”
― Mark Twain

“I hate being poor.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

“Next time you’re feeling like a task or project is particularly difficult, ask yourself, ‘What would it look like if I were really confident at this?’ Just by asking yourself the question, you’ll visualise yourself confidently approaching the task at hand. The switch has been flipped.”
― Ali Abdaal, Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You

“What's obvious to you can be amazing to others.”
― Ali Abdaal

“Shoshin refers to a state of mind in which we approach every task and situation with the curiosity, openness and humility of a beginner.”
― Ali Abdaal, Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You

“The trouble with being in the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat. — Lily Tomlin”
― Amy McMillen, Reclaiming Control: Looking Inward to Recalibrate Your Life

“Subject is deeper than topic. It's not "what it's about," it's what it's really about.”
― Steven Pressfield, The Artist's Journey: The Wake of the Hero's Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning

“Just because the law says it, that doesn't make it true.”
"Yeah, well, just because the law says it, that doesn't make it false, either.
It's only the law because a whole lot of people thought about it, and decided it made sense.”
― Neal Shusterman, Unwind

“If you don’t produce, you won’t thrive—no matter how skilled or talented you are.”
― Cal Newport, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

“Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not.”
― Cal Newport, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

“what we choose to focus on and what we choose to ignore—plays in defining the quality of our life.”
― Cal Newport, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

“Two Core Abilities for Thriving in the New Economy 1. The ability to quickly master hard things. 2. The ability to produce at an elite level, in terms of both quality and speed.”
― Cal Newport, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

“If you can’t learn, you can’t thrive.”
― Cal Newport, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

“Less mental clutter means more mental resources available for deep thinking.”
― Cal Newport, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

“Just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

“Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

“Is it true that you shouted at Professor Umbridge?"
"Yes."
"You called her a liar?"
"Yes."
"You told her He Who Must Not Be Named is back?"
"Yes."
"Have a biscuit, Potter.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

“You're a prefect? Oh Ronnie! That's everyone in the family!"
"What are Fred and I? Next door neighbors?”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

“Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect.”
― JK Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

“Yeah, Quirrell was a great teacher. There was just that minor drawback of him having Lord Voldemort sticking out of the back of his head!”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

“Accio Brain!”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

“Some people are born into families that encourage education; others are against it. Some are born into flourishing economies encouraging of entrepreneurship; others are born into war and destitution. I want you to be successful, and I want you to earn it. But realize that not all success is due to hard work, and not all poverty is due to laziness. Keep this in mind when judging people, including yourself.”
― Morgan Housel, The Psychology of Money

“Money’s greatest intrinsic value—and this can’t be overstated—is its ability to give you control over your time.”
― Morgan Housel, The Psychology of Money

“Spending money to show people how much money you have is the fastest way to have less money.”
― Morgan Housel, The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness