Not to be rich, not to be famous, not to be mighty, not even to be happy, but to be civilized–that was the dream of his life.
– Philip Roth
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- A friend told me that one day he and I would be rich and famous. I told him that I’d trade my half of the fame, for his half of the money. – Quentin R Bufogle
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- yEvery man’s endeavor was imbued with responsibility – Philip Roth
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- Do what makes you happy, make yourself happy, don’t wait for anyone to make you happy… – Nourhan Mamdouh
- So that made me happy but the part that really made me happy was that you wanted me to be happy. That’s what Thank you means. – Margaret Atwood
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- Arise in mighty strength and pursue your dream. – Lailah Gifty Akita