His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.

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"Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars."

- J. R. R. Tolkien

Inspiration

"Then something Tookish woke up inside him, and he wished to go and see the great mountains, and hear the pine-trees and the waterfalls, and explore the caves, and wear a sword instead of a walking-stick."

- J. R. R. Tolkien

Inspiration

"Home is behind, the world ahead."

- J. R. R. Tolkien

Ambition

"So comes snow after fire, and even dragons have their ending!"

- J. R. R. Tolkien

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

Wisdom

"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

Wisdom

"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

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"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

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