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" Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain. "

Joseph Campbell

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" Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy. "

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" Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive. "

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Meaning Of Life

" The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature. "

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