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The more complicated and powerful the job, the more rudimentary the preparation for it. ↗

— William F. Buckley, Jr.

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I'm somebody who plays the piano... sometimes. ↗

— Harold Budd

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When a piece is done, I mix it before going on to any other piece. ↗

— Harold Budd

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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. ↗

— Buddha

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An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind. ↗

— Buddha

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Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. ↗

— Buddha

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Tea-shops were to become my favourite haunts in England. ↗

— Zola Budd

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We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. ↗

— Buddha

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It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell. ↗

— Buddha

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The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed. ↗

— Buddha

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