Lori Peterson

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fiction‎ (224)
biographies-memoirs‎ (116)
inspiring‎ (47)
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parenting‎ (36)
childrens‎ (35)
business-inspiration‎ (28)
cooking‎ (9)

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Lori’s Quotes

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

tags: helping-others, make-a-difference, purpose, purpose-of-life

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“I think when two people really love each other...way down deep...like where the souls sleep and dreams happen, where pain can't live 'cause there's nothing for it to feed on...then a wedding is a bleeding together of those two souls. Like two rivers running together. All that water becoming the same water. Mine did that.”
― Charles Martin, The Mountain Between Us

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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

tags: accomplishment, attributed-no-source, be-yourself, conformity, individuality

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“Even a small number of dedicated individuals can produce radical results.”
― Dr. Vinh Chung

tags: life-meaning

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“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
― C.S. Lewis

tags: books, inspirational, reading, tea

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Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine — 178729 members — last activity 9 hours, 22 min ago
Hey Y’all, We’ve been reading together for awhile and we don’t know about you, but we’re ready to hear your thoughts and opinions. This group is a pl ...more

Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die — 22487 members — last activity 2 hours, 51 min ago
For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more

The Next Best Book Club — 26387 members — last activity Sep 10, 2026 08:21AM
Are you searching for the NEXT best book? Are you willing to kiss all your spare cash goodbye? Are you easily distracted by independent bookshops, bi ...more

Inspiring Book Club — 3158 members — last activity Sep 09, 2026 07:11AM
Inspire and be Inspired! Welcome to Inspiring Book Club where you can talk about your all-time favorite book that has inspired you the most, and hel ...more