Your sons weren’t made to like you. That’s what grandchildren are for.

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"But what truly horsey girls discover in the end is that boyfriends, husbands, children, and careers are the substitute – for horses."

- Jane Smiley

Belief

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

- Jane Smiley

Motivation

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

- Jane Smiley

Motivation

"Leaving any bookstore is hard, especially on a day in August, when the street outside burns and glares, and the books inside are cool and crisp to the touch."

- Jane Smiley

Reflection

"Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book."

- Jane Smiley

Well-being

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"Love your family, work super hard, live your passion."

- Gary Vaynerchuk

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"Christmas is a time for family, for being together, for creating memories that last a lifetime."

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"The best gift of all is the gift of family."

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"At Christmas, all roads lead home."

- Marjorie Holmes

Family

"Family is what makes this season so special."

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