Today’s quote is from the poet and singer Leonard Cohen, from his song, “Anthem.” It reminds us that there are flaws in everything—and it’s these imperfections that allow real beauty to shine through.

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Today’s quote serves to remind us to reconsider our goals and the choices we make to achieve them. It is from the Book of Matthew, Chapter 16, Verse 26.

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Born in segregated St. Louis, Missouri, Maya Angelou could have easily grown to hate those who oppressed her. Instead, she used today’s quote to express how important it is to never give up on love and compassion.

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Today’s quote is from the J.R.R. Tolkein’s epic high-fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings. Its meaning is less about the unforeseen obstacles in life, and more about how we choose to respond to them.

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Today’s quote is from the late author Truman Capote. Capote used the quote in a 1972 written interview with himself, and speaks on the necessity of working hard and encountering obstacles in order to achieve any kind of importance.

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David Foster Wallace used today’s quote in his 1996 magnum opus, Infinite Jest. It’s about noticing the things around us that are always there, but are easily forgotten.

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Today’s quote comes from Margaret Atwood’s short story collection, Moral Disorder. It’s about the stories that live on after we die, and the memories told by the people we touched.

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He had more reason to doubt humanity than anyone, and yet he focused on the positive side of life even when he could not see it. Nelson Mandela used today’s quote to describe his mindset while in prison.

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He grew his wealth by planting his money in the right opportunities—years before he expected to get anything back. But Warren Buffett’s quote isn’t just about finance. Or even gardening. It’s about the small steps we can take to improve our lives, and the lives of others.

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Her name is now synonymous with the culinary arts, but she didn’t actually start cooking seriously until the 1950s when she was in her 40’s. Julia Child’s quote today speaks to cultivating growth within yourself, no matter what age you are.

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