Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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Whatever else you do or forbear, impose upon yourself the task of happiness; and now and then abandon yourself to the joy of laughter. And however much you condemn the evil in the world, remember that the world is not all evil; that somewhere children are at play, as you yourself in the old days; that women still find joy in the stalwart hearts of men; And that men, treading with restless feet their many paths, may yet find refuge from the storms of the world in the cheerful house of love.

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Let me not follow in the clamor of the world, but walk calmly in my path.

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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

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Whatever else you do or forbear, impose upon yourself the task of happiness; and now and then abandon yourself to the joy of laughter. And however mu…

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In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.

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And though age and infirmity overtake me, and I come not within sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me still to be thankful for life, and for tim…

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And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, …

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If you compare yourself to others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

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And though behind you lies a road of dust and heat and discouragement, and before you the challenge and uncertainty of untried paths, in this brief h…

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