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Rakeesha’s Quotes

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
― Bernard M. Baruch

tags: ataraxy, be-yourself, confidence, fitting-in, individuality, misattributed-dr-seuss, those-who-matter

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“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect).”
― Mark Twain

tags: individuality, majority, minority, pause, reflect, wisdom

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“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.”
― Allen Saunders

tags: fate, life, misattributed-john-lennon, planning, plans

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“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”
― Oprah Winfrey

tags: experience, inspirational, pain, wisdom, wounds

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“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
― Charles W. Eliot

tags: books, friends, reading, teachers

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Literary Asylum — 509 members — last activity Mar 27, 2019 06:11AM
This group is for those who love reading books that are written by African Americans.

Old Books, New Readers — 2470 members — last activity Sep 04, 2026 12:20PM
This is a group for people who want to read old books and classics and then discuss them as a group. The mods choose themes each voting period (usual ...more

Reading Until Infinity — 597 members — last activity 21 hours, 36 min ago
This group is for anyone who loves to read. Reading opens the mind to all possiblities and sharing one's thoughts simulates the imagination. Read to y ...more

EVERYONE Has Read This but Me - The Catch-Up Book Club — 29158 members — last activity 9 hours, 6 min ago
Click HERE for the latest group announcements. "It reminded me of ____ but in space." "I read ____ in high school, and actually liked it." "It's ...more

Readers & Writers — 3689 members — last activity Aug 15, 2026 09:53AM
This is a place for Readers, Writers, Authors, Bloggers & Publishers to make connections, find new friends, ask for help and discover great new reads. ...more

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