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We do not choose the day of our birth nor may we choose the day of our death, yet choice is the sovereign faculty of the mind. – Thornton Wilder

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Providence has nothing good or high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. A purpose is the eternal condition of success. – Thornton Wilder

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Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day. – Thornton Wilder

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Death is like an arrow that is already in flight, and your life lasts only until it reaches you. – Georg Hermes

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I think about death a lot, like I think we all do. I dont think of suicide as an option, but as fun. Its an interesting idea that you can control how you go. Its this thing thats looming, and you can control it. – Ryan Gosling

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There are only three events in a mans life birth, life, and death he is not conscious of being born, he dies in pain, and he forgets to live. – Jean de la Bruyere

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Its just as idiotic to say there is no life after death as it is to say there is one. – Jeanne Moreau

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If you do a trick and it doesnt work out, that can stick with you. I like to go back, nail the trick, and, OK, Im cool, its all good. – Shaun White

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My dad taught me from my youngest childhood memories through these connections with Aboriginal and tribal people that you must always protect peoples sacred status, regardless of the pest. – Steve Irwin

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What Im trying to do is get this message out about self-empowerment, entrepreneurial spirit and true Americanism – the way we were when we changed the world, when Edison was alone, failing his 2,000th time on the lightbulb. – Glenn Beck

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Drab Habitation of Whom? Tabernacle or Tomb — or Dome of Worm — or Porch of Gnome — or some Elfs Catacomb? – Emily Dickinson

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