Erik Valind
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“He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”
― Beyond Good and Evil
― Beyond Good and Evil
“There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty.”
― Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
― Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
“i don't pay attention to the
world ending.
it has ended for me
many times
and began again in the morning.”
― Salt
world ending.
it has ended for me
many times
and began again in the morning.”
― Salt
“That’s why one of the recurring themes in Marcus Aurelius’s writings is, “Leadership’s responsibility is to work intelligently with what is given and not waste time fantasizing about a world of flawless people and perfect choices.”
― Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life
― Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life
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