# Henri-Frédéric Amiel
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## Quotes
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- [[Destiny has two ways of crushing us. By refusing our wishes, and by fulfilling them]]
- [[Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind]]
- [[Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our powers]]
- [[Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts]]
- [[Uncertainty is the refuge of hope]]
- [[Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you]]
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- [[Destiny has two ways of crushing us. By refusing our wishes, and by fulfilling them]]
- [[Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind]]
- [[Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our powers]]
- [[Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts]]
- [[Uncertainty is the refuge of hope]]
- [[Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you]]
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## Books
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