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Quote for Thursday, November 2, 2006

“The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.” – Henry Miller

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Quote for Tuesday, October 31, 2006

“This is the true joy in life, the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; The being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion… Read more »

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Quote for Wednesday, October 25, 2006

“One final paragraph of advice: Do not burn yourselves out. Be as I am – a reluctant enthusiast…a part-time crusader, a half-hearted fanatic. Save the other half of yourselves and your lives for pleasure and adventure. It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you… Read more »

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Quote for Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Everybody, Somebody, Nobody, and Anybody Once upon a time, there were four people. Their names were: Everybody, Somebody, Nobody, and Anybody. Whenever there was an important job to be done, Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but in the end Nobody did it. When Nobody did it, Everybody… Read more »

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Quote for Friday, October 6, 2006

“Now we see that we have to pay attention to the environment. We have to protect it. It’s become a real issue and a lot of people are still looking at it from a 20th century standpoint.” – Herbie Hancock

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Quote for Wednesday, October 4, 2006

“So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they’re busy doing things they think are important. This is because they’re chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself… Read more »