“No one loses anyone, because no one owns anyone. That is the true experience of freedom: having the most important thing in the world without owning it”
― Eleven Minutes
― Eleven Minutes
“God is behind everything, but everything hides God. Things are black, creatures are opaque. To love a being is to render that being transparent.”
― Les Misérables
― Les Misérables
“Personally I am very fond of strawberries and cream, but I have found that for some strange reason, fish prefer worms. So when I went fishing, I didn’t think about what I wanted. I thought about what they wanted. I didn't bait the hook with strawberries and cream. Rather, I dangled a worm or grasshopper in front of the fish and said: "Wouldn't you like to have that?"
Why not use the same common sense when fishing for people?”
― How to Win Friends & Influence People
Why not use the same common sense when fishing for people?”
― How to Win Friends & Influence People
“We accept the love we think we deserve.”
― The Perks of Being a Wallflower
― The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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