"The passions are like fire, useful in a thousand ways and dangerous only in one, through their excess."

Christian Nestell Bovee, American Author

Emotional, Excess, Fire

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"The passions are like fire, useful in a thousand ways and dangerous only in one, through their excess."

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"A stale article, if you dip it in a good, warm, sunny smile, will go off better than a fresh one that you've scowled upon."

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"If I think too much about all of those Chinese factories where all the stuff in a Wal-Mart is made, I get that woozy feeling you get when you see ducks covered in crude oil."

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"Happiness is not the absence of conflict but the ability to cope with it."

Anonymous, Unknown Unknown

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"At times, the confident lose confidence, the patient lose their cool, the generous act selfish, and the knowledgeable second guess what they know. And guess what? We're all human. We all make mistakes, we lose our tempers, and we get caught off guard. We stumble, we slip, and we spin out of control sometimes. But that's usually the worst of it. We all have our moments. Most of the time, we're remarkable. So stand beside the people you love through their trying times of imperfection, and offer yourself the same courtesy. For more tips on how to live a productive life, read "The Angel Affect" and join the mission."

Anonymous, Unknown Unknown

Emotional, Confidence, Mistakes, Human, Kindness

"Don't keep all your feelings sheltered - express them. Don't EVER let life shut you up."

Steve Maraboli, American Author

Emotional, Feelings, Express, Life, Shelter

"Something was dead in each of us,and what was dead was hope."

Oscar Wilde, Irish Dramatist

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