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“The deeper that sorrow carves into your being,the more joy you can contain.
Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven?
And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?
When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.”
― Kahlil Gibran

tags: joy, sorrow

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“It is not true that everyone is special. It is true that everyone was once special and still possesses the ability to recover it.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy

tags: finding-yourself, individuality, purpose, recovery, redemption, special

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“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.”
― Maya Angelou

tags: attributed, attributed-no-source, education, intelligence, knowledge, unsourced

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“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

tags: abilities

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“But if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's pleasure, then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love's threshing-floor, into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.”
― Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

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Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die — 22540 members — last activity 11 hours, 57 min ago
For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more

Social Work Readers — 30 members — last activity Feb 01, 2011 08:21AM
A group for those involved in social work [as well as other allied fields (psychology, human services, gerontology, etc]to post and discuss literature ...more

Shrink Rap (Psychology Books) — 1231 members — last activity Dec 27, 2023 06:57PM
This is an open group for students, amateurs, and professionals of psychology. It is intended to connect mental health professionals from all fields t ...more

Constant Reader — 6066 members — last activity 7 hours, 52 min ago
A forum for friendly discussion of classics, literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry and short stories. We also love movies and art. Don't ask to join th ...more