Courage Quote by Studs Terkel

““God, grant me serenity to accept those things I can't change, the courage to change those I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." -Division St.””

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My epitaph? My epitaph will be, 'Curiosity did not kill this cat.

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To survive the day is triumph enough for the walking wounded among the great many of us.

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All you need in life is truth and beauty and you can find both at the Public Library.

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Reading a book should not be a passive exercise, but rather a raucous conversation.

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I hope for peace and sanity - it's the same thing.

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