Happy birthday, Alexander," Magnus murmured. "Thanks for remembering," Alec whispered back. ― Cassandra Clare

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The world breaks everyone or nearly everyone, of their childish illusions, assumptions and wishes, often painfully and afterwards due to the personal growth in practical experience, insight and the resulting wisdom many are strong at the broken places just like mended broken bones often are, and some people even have the great insight to be grateful for the purifying fire.

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Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more. – Melody Beattie

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Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.

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We always have enough to be happy if we are enjoying what we do have.

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It took untold generations to get you where you are. A little gratitude might be in order. If you're going to insist on bending the world to your way, you better have your reasons. ― Jordan B. Peterson

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Link says if a girl says not to get her a birthday present that means get me a birthday present and make sure it’s jewelry. ― Kami Garcia

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Romance novels are birthday cake and life is often peanut butter and jelly. I think everyone should have lots of delicious romance novels lying around for those times when the peanut butter of life gets stuck to the roof of your mouth. ― Janet Evanovich

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I’m sorry I can’t do more. But happy birthday, Sadie.” He leaned forward and kissed me on the lips. ― Rick Riordan

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Live your life to the fullest.

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