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Lack Of Wonder
The world will never lack for wonders. Only for a lack of wonder. ~ G. K. Chesterton
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A Person Who’s Happy
A person who’s happy will make others happy; a person who has courage and faith will never die in misery! ~ Anne Frank
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A Wise Man Fills His Brain
A wise man fills his brain before emptying his mouth. ~ African Proverb
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Be Here
You will get there. Until then, be here. This moment matters.
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Improving Yourself
Improving yourself is a lot more profitable than trying to improve others. ~ Dale Carnegie
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Many Ripples
I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples. ~ Mother Teresa
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We Master Weakness
As part of the divine plan, we are tested to see whether we master weakness or let weakness master us. ~ Russell M. Nelson
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Kindness and Mischief
I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. ~ Mary Oliver
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Em's Gems
Remove Labels From Containers
To remove strong adhesive labels from plastic containers, simply leave them in the freezer for a while. The stickers will peel off with ease.
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Usually Through Someone Else
God does watch over us and does notice us, but it is usually through someone else that he meets our needs. ~ Spencer W. Kimball
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Where My Books Go
All the words that I utter, And all the words that I write, Must spread out their wings untiring, And never rest in their flight, Till they come…
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Fun Facts
A Candle’s Flame
The human eye is so sensitive that if the earth were flat and it was a dark night, a candle's flame could be seen from 30 miles away.
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