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“My dear friend, clear your mind of cant [excessive thought]. You may talk as other people do: you may say to a man, "Sir, I am your most humble servant." You are not his most humble servant. You may say, "These are bad times; it is a melancholy thing to be reserved to such times." You don't mind the times ... You may talk in this manner; it is a mode of talking in Society; but don't think foolishly.”
― The Life of Johnson, Vol 4
― The Life of Johnson, Vol 4
“Dreams are the touchstones of our characters.”
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“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.”
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“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”
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“The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.”
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Charles’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Charles’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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Favorite Genres
Art, Book Club, Classics, Contemporary, Crime, Fantasy, Fiction, Manga, Mystery, Non-fiction, Poetry, Psychology, Science, and Science fiction
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