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Alex Michaelides
“Reading about life was no preparation for living it.”
Alex Michaelides, The Maidens

“Always tell the truth. It's the easiest thing to remember.”
David Mamet

Douglas Wood
“The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time.”
Douglas Wood

“When I see memories, I see the past.
When I see thoughts, I see the present.
When I see intentions, I see the future.

When I see regret, I see the past.
When I see hope, I see the present.
When I see expectation, I see the future.

When I see habits, I see the past.
When I see actions, I see the present.
When I see character, I see the future.

When I see karma, I see the past.
When I see chance, I see the present.
When I see destiny, I see the future.

When I see knowledge, I see the past.
When I see understanding, I see the present.
When I see wisdom, I see the future.

When I see elders, I see the past.
When I see adults, I see the present.
When I see children, I see the future.”
Matshona Dhliwayo

Alex Michaelides
“You can’t love someone if you’re afraid of them,”
Alex Michaelides, The Maidens

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