The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

William Arthur Ward

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We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity; more than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost.

Charlie Chaplin

Zen teaches that if we can open up to the inevitability of our demise, we can begin to transform and lighten up about it.

In order to win and succeed in life, responsibility is so important. This is a part of being an adult and learning how to be responsible for everything.

I've learned that something constructive comes from every defeat.

Difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter.

Yield to temptation. It may not pass your way again.

Robert A. Heinlein

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