“There are things about ourselves that we need to get rid of; there are things we need to change. But at the same time, we do not need to be too desperate, too ruthless, too combative. Along the way to usefulness and happiness, many of those things will change themselves, and the others can be worked on as we go. The first thing we need to do is recognize and trust our own Inner Nature, and not lose sight of it.”
― The Tao of Pooh
― The Tao of Pooh
“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?”
― Winnie-the-Pooh
― Winnie-the-Pooh
“I am I, and I wish I weren't.”
― Brave New World
― Brave New World
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”
― Meditations
― Meditations
“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”
― Meditations
― Meditations
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