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"The largest part of what we call 'personality' is determined by how we've opted to defend ourselves against anxiety and sadness"

Translations

“Our actions define our true character”

Alain de Botton

“The resolute acceptance of the unavoidable is the beginning of wisdom”

“The longing for a destiny is nowhere stronger than in our romantic life.”

“The interesting lives are not always the ones with the most adventures.”

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“Why do you stay in prison, when the door is so wide open?”

“You can kill the dreamer, but you can’t kill the dream.”

“When the outlook is bright, bring it before their eyes; but tell them nothing when the sit...”

“YOU decide what your limits are, and YOU decide your level of success. You are responsible...”

“If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die”

“You have to work hard in the dark to shine in the light.”

“The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it”

“Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.”

“When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber.”

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.”