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"In Malaysia, if you see orangutan, orangutan will kill you first, not you kill the orangutan first. Betul tak?" a female politician and former minister

“When you see someone driving a nice car, you rarely think, “Wow, the guy driving that car is cool.” Instead, you think, “Wow, if I had that car people would think I’m cool.” Subconscious or not, this is how people think.” Excerpt FromThe Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and HappinessMorgan HouselThis material … Continue reading QOTD →

It never ceases to amaze me: We all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own. — Marcus Aurelius

"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." - Unknown

"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." - Confucius

Now, if one were to say that living like a stone tumbling downhill and allowing such inclinations or desires or impulses to take one wherever they will is “freedom,” one would be incorrect. To live in such a way is only to be a slave to one’s desires and impulses. Real freedom is an attitude … Continue reading QOTD →

“The important thing is not what one is born with but what use one makes of that equipment.” Alfred Adler

“We can live only in the here and now. Our lives exist only in moments.” Excerpt FromThe Courage to Be DislikedIchiro KishimiThis material may be protected by copyright.

"To every man upon this earthDeath cometh soon or late.And how can man die betterThan facing fearful odds,For the ashes of his fathers,And the temples of his Gods." - Horatius, Lays of Ancient Rome