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“I read somewhere... how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong, but to feel strong... to measure yourself at least once.”
― Into the Wild
― Into the Wild
“...the sea's only gifts are harsh blows and, occasionally, the chance to feel strong. Now, I don't know much about the sea, but I do know that that's the way it is here. And I also know how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong but to feel strong, to measure yourself at least once, to find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions, facing blind, deaf stone alone, with nothing to help you but your own hands and your own head...”
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“Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take responsibility for making it so.”
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Austra’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Austra’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
840 books
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155 friends
238 books
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148 friends
421 books
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66 friends
1,000 books
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102 friends
550 books
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7 friends
443 books
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110 friends
106 books
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89 friends
335 books
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95 friends
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