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Zheng Yi Sao
The most successful pirate was a woman named Zheng Yi Sao. Her fleet was composed of 400 junks and between 40,000 to 60,000 pirates in 1805.
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As You Start
As you start to walk on the way, the way appears. ~ Rumi
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The Clearest Way
The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness. ~ John Muir
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Life Is Never Fair
Life is never fair, and perhaps it is a good thing for most of us that it is not. ~ Oscar Wilde
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We Are Cups
We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out. ~ Ray Bradbury
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Where We Go From There
Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there. ~ Stephen Chbosky
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You Can Be Good
And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good. ~ John Steinbeck
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A Good Idea
A good idea is something like an emotion, you just can't keep it in. ~ Kevin Costner
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A Good Laugh And A Long Sleep
A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything. ~ Irish Proverb
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If you have trouble making a decision, flip a coin. While you're waiting for the result, your mind automatically starts to wish for what it wants.
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It’s The Start
It's the start that stops most people.
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The Most Beautiful People
The most beautiful people have known defeat suffering struggle loss & found their way out of the depths They have an appreciation a sensitivity & an understanding of…
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