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Alain de Botton, born December 20, 1969, is a Swiss-British writer and philosopher noted for his books on the philosophy of everyday life. His 1997 book "How Proust Can Change Your Life" combines literary biography and self-help. In 2008, he co-founded The School of Life, an educational company that offers advice on life issues. more Alain de Botton, born December 20, 1969, is a Swiss-British writer and philosopher noted for his books on the philosophy of everyday life. His 1997 book "How Proust Can Change Your Life" combines literary biography and self-help. In 2008, he co-founded The School of Life, an educational company that offers advice on life issues. Another significant work, "The Architecture of Happiness" (2006), explores the connection between our environment and well-being. De Botton's writing often blends philosophy with practical advice, making complex ideas accessible. His works have been translated into multiple languages, reaching a global audience. less

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"Life is a puzzle, its pieces are scattered fragments. It is the process that renders the beauty."
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"The desire to not meet expectations may be the only expectation we silently cherish "
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"Constraint mutes the naturally cacophonous character of our feelings and intentions "
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"It's a great blessing, we should think, for a person to have a fault to work on that isn't necessarily too bad in itself "
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"To create a more sincere experience of ourselves we have to be willing to express what we would otherwise repress "
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"The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it "
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"The difference between hope and despair is a different way of telling stories from the same facts "
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"What we encounter with the heart is not simply something to be valued but something to be pursued for its own sake "
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"There is a wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart "
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"In our single life, we should use our time for growth, self-discovery and preparation for future love."
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"The greatest threat to our happiness lies in the failure to appreciate the present moment."
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"The true hero is the one who conquers his own anger and hatred."
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"Our strength lies not in surpassing others, but in the realization that we can surpass ourselves."
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"Our lives are not as firmly shaped by the practicalities of our income as by the attitudes we maintain towards our position."
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"The best cure for our loneliness is learning how to communicate and connect better with those around us."
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