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London is a city of consumers, of people who are deeply civilised, but not primarily useful (George Orwell)

Photo by Anthony DELANOIX on Unsplash London is a city of consumers, of people who are deeply civilised, but not primarily useful. George Orwell (in an essay on Dickens. To be fair - G.O. was discussing why Dickens didn't write about agriculture)

The virtue of a person is measured not by his outstanding efforts but by his everyday behaviour (Blaise Pascal)

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Dread naught

Nature is merciful, and does not try her children, man or beast, beyond their compass. It is only when the cruelty of man intervenes that hellish torments appear. For the rest - live dangerously; take things as they are; dread naught; all will be well. Winston Churchill

All I know is that my life is better when I assume that people are doing their best (Brené Brown)

All I know is that my life is better when I assume that people are doing their best. It keeps me out of judgment and lets me focus on what is, and not what should or could be. Brené Brown

Love thy neighbour as thyself. All the rest is commentary (Hillel)

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Clarity is freedom. Know what is important to you and it will grant you the freedom to ignore everything else (James Clear)