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“That which we manifest is before us; we are the creators of our own destiny. Be it through intention or ignorance, our successes and our failures have been brought on by none other than ourselves.”
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
“Because something is significantly wrong with a creature that sacrifices its children's lives to settle its differences. You can spin it any way you like... But in the end, who does it benefit? No one. The truth is, it benefits no one to live in a world where these things happen”
― Mockingjay
― Mockingjay
“Don't you think it's better to be extremely happy for a short while, even if you lose it, than to be just okay for your whole life?”
― The Time Traveler's Wife
― The Time Traveler's Wife
“For you, a thousand times over”
― The Kite Runner
― The Kite Runner
“There is no dishonor in losing the race. There is only dishonor in not racing because you are afraid to lose.”
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
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