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“The playfulness and joy of a dog, its unconditional love and readiness to celebrate life at any moment often contrast sharply with the inner state of the dog's owner — depressed, anxious, burdened by problems, lost in thought, not present in the only place and only time there is: Here and Now. One wonders: living with this person, how does the dog manage to remain so sane, so joyous?”
― Stillness Speaks
― Stillness Speaks

“People who don’t read have no advantage over those who cannot read.”
― Stillness is the Key
― Stillness is the Key

“Controlling your time is the highest dividend money pays.”
― The Psychology of Money
― The Psychology of Money

“If you are ever in doubt, just remember that unlike adults, children want to be happy. So they still have the ability to take the greatest pleasure in the simplest things.” By”
― A Gentleman in Moscow
― A Gentleman in Moscow

“The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game.”
― Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
― Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
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