“Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.”
― Essential Thinkers - Socrates
― Essential Thinkers - Socrates
“I am convinced that the jealous, the angry, the bitter and the egotistical are the first to race to the top of mountains. A confident person enjoys the journey, the people they meet along the way and sees life not as a competition. They reach the summit last because they know God isn’t at the top waiting for them. He is down below helping his followers to understand that the view is glorious where ever you stand.”
―
―
“We're doomed to repeat the past no matter what. That's what it is to be alive. It's pretty dense kids who haven't figured that out by the time they're ten.... Most kids can't afford to go to Harvard and be misinformed.”
― Bluebeard
― Bluebeard
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." (George Santayana)
I've got news for Mr. Santayana: we're doomed to repeat the past no matter what. That's what it is to be alive.”
―
I've got news for Mr. Santayana: we're doomed to repeat the past no matter what. That's what it is to be alive.”
―
“So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you'll move mountains.”
― Oh, the Places You'll Go!
― Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Sondha’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Sondha’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Sondha
Lists liked by Sondha





















