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On Being Satisfied
“Wanting less feels like getting more.” —Tanya Afterburn, writer. These are the best compassion quotes to inspire acts of kindness.
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On Indulging
 “Remember, French fries are gluten-free.” —Jean Lavine, writer. These hilariously bad pieces of advice are the opposite of what you need.
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On Hard Work
.  “Dreams don’t work unless you do.” —Brandi Vaisey Marsey, writer.
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On Basic Needs
 “Basic needs: Backkbone, wishbone, funny bone.” —Raven O’Keefe, writer.
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On Driving
“Assume everyone is driving with kids.” ”
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On Your Worth
 “Slightly underpaid better than vastly overworked.” —Brent Perdue, writer. Find more work motivation with these 21 quotes about finding success.
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On Learning
“You’re not learning when you’re speaking.” —Milagros Vega, writer.
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On Simplifying
“Pack black. Be done with it.” —Heather Poole, flight attendant and writer.
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On Moving On
 “Face your demons, then harness them.” —Jeannette Walls, author.
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On Humility
“Most powerful words: ‘Thanks’ and ‘Sorry.'” —Jennifer Egan, author. If ‘sorry’ isn’t cutting it, try one of these 10 wise quotes that can stop an argument in its tracks.
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On Style
“As like Cary Grant as possible.” —Tim Gunn, mentor on Project Runway.
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More Wise Words
These quotes all come from the new book The Best Advice in Six Words. Compiled by Larry Smith, it contains counsel from 1,001 writers.