“It is an absolute human certainty that no one can know his own beauty or perceive a sense of his own worth until it has been reflected back to him in the mirror of another loving, caring human being.”
― The Secret of Staying in Love
― The Secret of Staying in Love
“It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement.
Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs, therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity or undue depression in adversity.”
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Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs, therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity or undue depression in adversity.”
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“People may hate you for being different and not living by society's standards but deep down, they wish they had the courage to do the same.”
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“My experience has been that the time to test a true gentleman is to observe him when he is in contact with individuals of a race that is less fortunate than his own.”
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“If you want to govern the people,
You must place yourself below them.
If you want to lead people,
You must learn how to follow them.”
― Tao Te Ching
You must place yourself below them.
If you want to lead people,
You must learn how to follow them.”
― Tao Te Ching
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