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Contentment Quote by Guy Finley

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“Eventually, we reach the point where we start to realize that we are not going to find peace, contentment, happiness, strength, fearlessness - all of the things that in our heart of hearts we wish we had - outside of us.”

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Never run from what you don't understand, as it will be waiting for you every time you come to a stop.

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