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No life is a waste," the Blue Man said. "The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we're alone.

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Love- the infatuation kind- 'he's so handsome, she's so beautiful'- that can shrivel. As soon as something goes wrong, that kind of love can fly out t...more

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The second death. To think that you died and no one would remember you. I wondered if this was why we tried so hard to make our mark in America. To be...more

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You can feel the whole world and still feel lost in it. So many people are in pain-- no matter how smart or accomplished--they cry, they yearn, they h...more

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She was like a wound beneath an old bandage, and he had grown more used to the bandage.

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What do people fear most about death? I asked the reb."Fear?" he thought for a moment. 'Well, for one thing, what happens next? Where do we go? Is it ...more

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I love you every day,Mom

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Once heaven is done with grandma, we'd like her back, thanks.

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It’s funny. I met a man once who did a lot of mountain climbing. I asked him which was harder, ascending or descending? He said without a doubt descen...more

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I lifted my eyes, and, for the first time, admitted the truth."I gave up," I whispered."Don't give up," she whispered back.

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So, have we solved the secret of happiness?"I believe so," he saidAre you going to tell me?"Yes.Ready?"Ready."Be satisfied."That's it?"Be greatful."Th...more

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Look. I know what I believe. It's in my soul. But I constantly tell our people: you should be convinced of the authenticity of what you have, but you ...more

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How do you let go of anger? How do you release a fury you’ve been standing on for so long, you would stumble were it yanked away?

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The story of my recent life.' I like that phrase. It makes more sense than 'the story of my life', because we get so many lives between birth and deat...more

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If we tend to the things that are important in life, if we are right with those we love, and behave in line with our faith, our lives will not be curs...more