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“One of the best protections against disappointment is to have a lot going on.”
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“The Paris slums are a gathering-place for eccentric people - people who have fallen into solitary, half-mad grooves of life and given up trying to be normal or decent. Poverty frees them from ordinary standards of behavior, just as money frees people from work.”
― Down and Out in Paris and London
― Down and Out in Paris and London
“The largest part of what we call 'personality' is determined by how we've opted to defend ourselves against anxiety and sadness".”
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“One rarely falls in love without being as much attracted to what is interestingly wrong with someone as what is objectively healthy.”
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“Character – the inner world of motives and values that shapes our actions – is the ultimate determiner of the nature of our leadership. It empowers our capacities while keeping them in check. It distinguishes those who steward power well from those who abuse power. Character weaves such values as integrity, honesty, and selfless service into the fabric of our lives, organizations, and cultures.”
― The Ascent of a Leader Experience Guide
― The Ascent of a Leader Experience Guide
George’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at George’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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193 friends
313 books
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42 friends
1,655 books
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192 friends
837 books
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133 friends
396 books
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138 friends
219 books
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15 friends
437 books
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223 friends
400 books
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131 friends
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