Author: chris
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On this day in history: 3 December
The freedom to speak is the freedom to think, and without it, democracy is silenced ~ Mario Savio
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On this day in history: 2 December
Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone ~ John Quincy Adams
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The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale 2000 word book summary
The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have ~ Norman Vincent Peale
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How to Live a Happy Life According to These Iconic Figures
You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength ~ Marcus Aurelius
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The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli: 2000-word book summary
If 50 million people say something foolish, it is still foolish ~ Rolf Dobelli
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The Secret to Raising Happy, Strong Children According to These Famous Parents
Kids watch what you do more than they listen to what you say. If you want them to be kind, show them kindness ~ Matthew McConaughey
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Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins, 2000 word book review
It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped ~ Tony Robbins
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What’s the Key to Success According to History’s Most Successful People?
Courage is not the absence of fear—it’s inspiring others to move beyond it ~ Nelson Mandela
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On this day in history: 1 December
You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right ~ Rosa Parks
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be yourself quotes
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind ~ Bernard M. Baruch
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Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl: 2000 word book summary
Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way ~ Viktor E Frankl
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On this day in history: 30 November
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything ~ Mark Twain
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On this day in history: 29 November
Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching ~ C.S. Lewis
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The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, 2000 word book summary
Overview Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now is a spiritual guide to awakening from the trance of the mind and discovering peace in the present moment. It teaches that most human suffering comes from living in the past or the future—regretting what was or worrying about what might be. The solution, Tolle argues, is to…
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On this day in history: 28 November
Freedom is not given; it is earned by those who refuse to bow before oppression ~ Skanderbeg
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How to Win Friends and Influence People By Dale Carnegie: 2000 Word Summary
Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain—and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving ~ Dale Carnegie
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On this day in history: 26 November
Humanity’s greatest treasures are knowledge and peace; let us reward those who pursue them ~ Alfred Nobel
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On this day in history: 27 November
The most important thing in life is to stop saying ‘I wish’ and start saying ‘I will.’ ~ Leo Tolstoy
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On this day in history: 24 November
It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it ~ Dale Carnegie
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Atomic Habits by James Clear: 2000-word Book Summary
Overview Atomic Habits is a guide to mastering the small, consistent actions that create extraordinary long-term results. James Clear argues that success isn’t about massive change, motivation, or willpower—it’s about systems, not goals. By improving just 1 percent each day, we can transform our habits, our identity, and our lives. The book draws from psychology,…
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Lau Tzu quotes
Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny ~ Lao Tzu
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On this day in history: 23 November
Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed ~ UNESCO Constitution
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On this day in history: 22 November
A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on ~ John F. Kennedy
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Gratitude quotes
In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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On this day in history: 21 November
It isn’t where you came from; it’s where you’re going that counts ~ Ella Fitzgerald
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Positive thinking and attitude
Light up your face with gladness Hide every trace of sadness Although a tear may be ever so near That’s the time you must keep on trying Smile, what’s the use of crying? You’ll find that life is still worthwhile If you just smile ~ Charles Chaplin
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On this day in history: 20 November
To discover the humanity in each other, we must first listen without prejudice ~ Nadine Gordimer
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On this day in history: 19 November
Success and failure are two sides of the same coin, and the lesson lies in how we face both ~ Henry Ford
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On this day in history: 18 November
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom ~ Marcel Proust