Anything in any way beautiful derives its beauty from itself and asks nothing beyond itself. Praise is no part of it, for nothing is made worse or better by praise.
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You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
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Take away your opinion, and then there is taken away the complaint, 'I have been harmed.' Take away the complaint, 'I have been harmed,' and the harm is taken away.
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Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature.
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There comes a time when you may have to call for help. Do we have a plan of substance in place Yes. Are there things we need to explore further Probably. Will we do so Yes.
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