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The Alchemyst (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, #1)

by Michael Scott (Goodreads Author)

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Oct 16, 2012 04:09PM

“Happiness doesn't lie in conspicuous consumption and the relentless amassing of useless crap. Happiness lies in the person sitting beside you and your ability to talk to them. Happiness is clear-headed human interaction and empathy. Happiness is home. And home is not a house-home is a mythological conceit. It is a state of mind. A place of communion and unconditional love. It is where, when you cross its threshold, you finally feel at peace.”
― Dennis Lehane

tags: happiness, home

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“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.”
― Maya Angelou, Celebrations: Rituals of Peace and Prayer

tags: birthday, gratitude, maya-angelou, oprah

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“I don't give a shit, Dad!"

"Well I do! I absolutely give a shit! This will completely exhaust you."

"It's my body. I can do what I like!"

"So you don't care about your body now?"

"No, I'm sick of it! I'm sick of doctors and needles and blood tests and transfusions. I'm sick of being stuck in a bed day after day while the rest of you get on with your lives. I hate it! I hate all of you! Adam's gone for a university interview, did you know that? He's going to be here for years doing whatever he likes and I'm going to be under the ground in a couple of weeks!”
― Jenny Downham, Before I Die

tags: death-and-dying

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