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In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire

In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it. – Jane Smiley

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I learned why out riding alone is an oxymoron: An equestrian is never alone, is always sensing the other being, the mysterious but also understandable living being that is the horse. – Jane Smiley

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I havent been as wild with my money as somebody like me might have been. Ive been very safe, very conservative with investments. I dont blow money. I dont have a ton of houses. I know things can go away. Ive already had that experience. – Jim Carrey

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Our DNA is as a consumer company – for that individual customer whos voting thumbs up or thumbs down. Thats who we think about. And we think that our job is to take responsibility for the complete user experience. And if its not up to par, its our fault, plain and simply. – Steve Jobs

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Life is trying things to see if they work. – Ray Bradbury

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I had some experience in dealing with people who have mental illness and depression, but I didnt see the signs in myself. I couldnt ask for help because I didnt know I needed help. – Clara Hughes

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