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“Without effort, your talent is nothing more than unmet potential. Without effort, your skill is nothing more than what you could have done but didn't.”
― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“In a downpour of blessings, I prayed, as though it were a hymn: Let me become stronger.”
― Banana Yoshimoto, Kitchen

“It isn't suffering that leads to hopelessness. It's suffering you think you can't control.”
― Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

“Kadang-kadang, orang membaca buku supaya dikira pintar. Lalu mereka membaca buku sastra terkenal, buku yang mendapat penghargaan. Dan, meskipun mereka ngga menyukainya, mereka bilang sebaliknya karena ingin dianggap bisa memahami sastrawan kelas atas. Ini adalah hal bodoh. Jangan pernah membaca karena ingin dianggap pintar; bacalah karena kamu mau membaca, dan dengan sendirinya kamu akan jadi pintar.”
― Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie, Jakarta Sebelum Pagi