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Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow

by Yuval Noah Harari

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Jan 09, 2026 05:13AM

“A strong man cannot help a weaker unless the weaker is willing to be helped, and even then the weak man must become strong of himself; he must, by his own efforts, develop the strength which he admires in another. None but himself can alter his condition.”
― James Allen, As a Man Thinketh

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“Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves.”
― James Allen, As a Man Thinketh

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“Habits are learned. Choose them wisely.”
― Thomas M. Sterner, The Practicing Mind: Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life ? Master Any Skill or Challenge by Learning to Love the Process

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“Habits and practice are very interrelated. What we practice will become a habit.”
― Thomas M. Sterner, The Practicing Mind: Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life ? Master Any Skill or Challenge by Learning to Love the Process

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“The first step toward patience is to become aware of when your internal dialogue is running wild and dragging you with it.”
― Thomas M. Sterner, The Practicing Mind: Bringing Discipline and Focus into Your Life

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