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I believe that happiness consists in having a destiny in keeping with our abilities. Our desires are things of the moment, often harmful even to ourselves; but our abilities are permanent, and their demands never cease.
Germaine de Staël (1766-1817) Swiss-French writer, woman of letters, critic, salonist [Anne Louise Germaine de Staël-Holstein, Madame de Staël, Madame Necker]
Reflections on Suicide (1813)
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Added on 21-Aug-17 | Last updated 21-Aug-17
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Topics: ability, alignment, appropriateness, career, destiny, fitting, fulfillment, happiness, life, self-actualization, talent, vocation
More quotes by De Stael, Germaine We cannot insure Success, but We can deserve it.
John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter to Abigail Adams (18 Feb 1776)
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Added on 28-Dec-16 | Last updated 1-Oct-21
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Topics: deserving, fitting, fortune, karma, meme, success, war
More quotes by Adams, John Do your duty, and leave the outcome to the Gods.
Pierre Corneille (1606-1684) French tragedian
Horace, Act 2, sc. 8 (1640)
Added on 9-Jul-15 | Last updated 9-Jul-15
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Topics: destiny, do your best, duty, fate, fitting, gods, karma, outcome, results
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