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Today's quote was submitted by Vicky

F. Scott Fitzgerald's said "Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead." This was a line by the character Meyer Wolfsheim in the book "The Great Gatsby" That book was one I had to read when I was a kid. I didn't like to read, so I was not a huge fan. If I were to read it today, I'm sure I would appreciate it more. I kind of like to read. Sadly, I don't give myself as much time to read as I should. So lets get back to the quote. Have you ever lost a friend that died quickly. Someone who left us before you had a chance to tell them how much they mean to you? Maybe you should say it now! Reach out this week to let someone know that they were a big influence in your life. Tell them they're a happy memory from your past. Let them know that they did something cool for you, and you really appreciate it!

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Today's quote was submitted by Kenneth
George Orwell said “The further a society drifts from truth the more it will hate those who speak it." this is an excerpt from his book 1984. That book predicted what the future would be. Some think it was pretty close to how we are these days. I'm not quite sure that we're THAT far, but we're closer than we probably should be. I've said it before, and I'll say it again! I think social media has been the root of much of this. You never know what to believe online. Anyone with a keyboard and an opinion can be a journalist now. I'm not saying that you can't be. You absolutely can, but there is no regulation anymore. Not that it was super regulated before, but there was a journalistic integrity that was needed. If they broke that, they lost our trust. It's happened many times. The news people let us down, but now, anyone can be the news. Scary!

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Today's quote was submitted by Rhonda

Isaac Asimov said "In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate." True! Some people forget this. I'm not super competitive, but I've known some people who are. It's embarrassing to watch them overreact to something because they wanted to win so badly, that they were willing to cheat or fight to the bitter end to get their way. Then when that chapter is over, they're wondering why they are treated differently. Well, it's because you overreacted to the whole situation and now people can not see you the same way. We see a big baby, or a spoiled brat that wants to win over anything else. If that's how you act on game night, don't be surprised when you're not asked to come back. People want to play for fun. It's not about winning, it's about playing and having fun with friends. Don't take it too far an ruin the night!

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Today's quote was submitted by Pam

Walt Whitman said "The earth is rude, silent, incomprehensible at first, Nature is rude and incomprehensible at first, Be not discouraged, keep on, there are divine things well envelop'd." Wow, what a quote! Whitman really had a way with words! I think he's saying that good things are there, but you might need to be patient. Sometimes that's hard. I know, it's more fun to get what you want... right when you want it! In the real world, that is rare! I've had to wait for things. Sometimes I've had to save up money to do something that I wanted to do now! Or Maybe save up some time off days, to take the trip you want to take today! Maybe it's working up the courage to ask someone out, or ask for a raise, or ask anything that requires more courage than we have at the moment. Sometimes we need to step out of our comfort zone!

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Today's quote was submitted by Aaron
Booker T. Washington said "There are two ways of exerting one’s strength; one is pushing down, the other is pulling up." Very true! I know people who like to push others down. It's like a game to them! They somehow think that making someone else feel bad, will make them feel better. It might for that fleeting moment. When you get the rush of saying the sharp words that felt good in the moment. But if you're a good person, it will eventually make you feel bad. It will haunt your mind. You'll feel bad for being rude rather than taking the high road. I suppose that's not normal for everyone. If you're OK being rude and mean and it does not bother you in any way. That's not great! You might need to get some help, before that type of life takes a toll on you. Try being nice for a day or two. It feels good. It might just change your life in a good way!