Any fool can write a novel but it takes real genius to sell it. ~J. G. Ballard
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A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid. ~J. R. R. Tolkien
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He makes his home where the living is best. ~Latin Proverb
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There is a very simple secret to being happy. Just let go of your "demand" on this moment. Any time you have a demand on the moment to give you something or remove something, there is suffering. You are arguing with "what is." Your demands keep you chained to the "dream state" of the conditioned mind. The desire to "control" is, ultimately, our unwillingness to just be awake. ~Adyashanti
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All of the significant battles are waged within the self. ~Zen Proverb
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I believe babies are born as innovative personalities. But our social processes work to stamp out exploration and questioning. ~Jay Wright Forrester
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The First Amendment only says "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." It can disrespect all it wants. ~P. J. O'Rourke
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I think I'm doing some good. Obviously, I don't need any more money. ~Joe Jamail
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Epigrams succeed where epics fail. ~Persian Proverb
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Fine feathers make fine birds. ~English Proverb
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Everybody has talent, it is just a matter of moving around until you have discovered what it is. ~George Lucas
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Every place where I played or managed is special to me because of the memories and the friendships that each afforded me. ~Joe Torre
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A wise man changes his mind, a fool never will. ~Spanish Proverb
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I swear if I had to do this over again, I would just do the paintings and never show them. ~Cy Twombly
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The best place for criticism is in front of the mirror. ~English Proverb
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Faith will move mountains. ~English Proverb
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He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind. ~Zen Proverb
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Habits are at first cobwebs, then cables. ~Spanish Proverb
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Death is just life's next big adventure. ~J. K. Rowling
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The more I can hear, the more I can learn, the better off I'll be. ~Joe Sakic
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He who has nothing to die for has nothing to live for. ~Moroccan Proverb
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You can't pick cherries with your back to the tree. ~J. P. Morgan
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Everything that happens is meant to be. It is meant to happen like that. But sometimes you don't know at the time that it is meant to be disaster. ~Tony Kaye
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Those who play with cats must expect to be scratched. ~Proverb
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Never tell anyone to go to hell unless you can make 'em go. ~William J. Clinton
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