Words of Wisdom — February 13, 2014

Anaïs Nin on Defeat

“Life is truly known only to those who suffer, lose, endure adversity and stumble from defeat to defeat.” – Anaïs Nin (born on this date in 1903)

“Life is truly known only to those who suffer, lose, endure adversity and stumble from defeat to defeat.” – Anaïs Nin (born on this date in 1903)

Who — or what — really controls your mind?

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