I don't like work— no man does— but I like what is in the work— the chance to find yourself.

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"There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea."

- Joseph Conrad

Inspiration

"There is something haunting in the light of the Moon. It has all the dispassionateness of a disembodied soul and something of its inconceivable mystery."

- Joseph Conrad

Reflection

"Life begins at 30."

- Joseph Conrad

New Beginnings

"The sea has never been friendly to man. At most it has been the accomplice of human restlessness."

- Joseph Conrad

Philosophy

"We live as we dream--alone...."

- Joseph Conrad

Philosophy

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"Beauty is not about physical perfection, but about authenticity and confidence."

- Beauty and the Beast

Self-awareness

"Beauty is found in the unique qualities that make us who we are."

- Beauty and the Beast

Self-awareness

"I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific."

- Lily Tomlin

Self-awareness

"Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears."

- Laird Hamilton

Self-awareness

"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."

Self-awareness