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Self-pity is the campsite of self-defeat it is a dark refuge for those parts of us that would rather wallow in what cannot be than dare to explore what is possible.

Guy Finley

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Guy Finley
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: February 22
Musician
Philosopher
Radio Personality
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Each time that you don't know you are choosing, then of those choices you are not the chooser.
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Letting go, at its heart, is an act of agreement with Life.
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Until you can love what the truth would teach you about yourself... then your love is incomplete.
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The more time we spend considering the shortcomings of others, the smaller a person we become.
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