“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.”
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“I don't trust people who don't love themselves and tell me, 'I love you.' ... There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.”
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Mariela’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Mariela’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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