life without love, is no life at all

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One cannot be deeply responsive to the world without being saddened very often.

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Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. — Og Mandino

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Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.

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Earth Democracy connects people in circles of care, cooperation, and compassion instead of dividing them through competition and conflict, fear and hatred.

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The soul is stronger than its surroundings. — William James

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My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.- Maya Angelou

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Stay close to anything that makes you glad you are alive. — Hafez

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The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work. — Oprah

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All serious daring starts from within. — Eudora Welty

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