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“A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course of victory.”
― Memoirs of a Geisha
― Memoirs of a Geisha
“It's necessary to have wished for death in order to know how good it is to live.”
― The Count of Monte Cristo
― The Count of Monte Cristo
“Be compassionate," Morrie whispered. And take responsibility for each other. If we only learned those lessons, this world would be so much better a place."
He took a breath, then added his mantra: "Love each other or die.”
― Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
He took a breath, then added his mantra: "Love each other or die.”
― Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.”
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“Water is powerful. It can wash away earth, put out fire, and even destroy iron.”
― Memoirs of a Geisha
― Memoirs of a Geisha
Ask Sarah Dessen - Tuesday, June 25th!
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Join us on Tuesday, June 25th for a special discussion with author Sarah Dessen! Sarah will be discussing her work including her newest book The Mo ...more
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