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We feel understood by people who like us misunderstood by people who don't -- and those feelings are probably realistic.

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Hugh Prather
Age: 72 †
Born: 1938
Born: January 23
Died: 2010
Died: November 15
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Hugh Edmondson Prather III
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Stands must be taken. If I am to respect myself I have to search myself for what I believe is right and take a stand on what I find. Otherwise, I have not gathered together what I have been given I have not embraced what I have learned I lack my own conviction.
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One element of maturity is the realization that we don't get away with anything. Any advantage gained or convenience taken, any private procrastination or insincerity, no matter how subtle or quick in passing, is paid for.
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I'd rather be happy than right.
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There is nothing more painful than walking around with bitterness in your heart.
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Today I don't want to live for, I want to live.
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Unless I accept my faults, I will most certainly doubt my virtues.
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My trouble is I analyze life instead of live it.
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'Fault' means failure to meet a standard. Whose? Mine.
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Don't strive for love, be it.
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It seems that the truth is needed today is always a lie by tomorrow.
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If your reaction to your partner's fear-or any other form of distress- is disdain or irritation, you do not want oneness or even friendship with your partner at that moment.
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