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"Suspect each moment, for it is a thief, tiptoeing away with more than it brings."
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"Eternity is a mere moment, just long enough for a joke."
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"Worrying about what happened on Monday, or, what might happen on Wednesday, is at the expense of one's Tuesday."
"Don't equate effective living to being busy."
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