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It’s not warm when she’s away. Ain’tno sunshine when she’s gone, and she’s always gone too long, anytime she goes away.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},2889696,"My real life was when I was just a working guy. You know, it’s OK to head out for Wonderful. But on your way to Wonderful, you’re gonna have to pass through All Right. And when you get to All Right, take a good look around, and get used to it, because that may be as far as you’re gonna go.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},2889684,"Don’t cheat yourself out of music. Music is one thing. The music business is another thing. Save enough of yourself to keep living anyway. Save enough joy in your heart to enjoy it. Let your reward be in the doing of it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},2889670,"If there is a load you have to bear that you can’t carry, I’m right up the road. I’ll share your load if you just call me.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":53,"quote_text":54,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":55,"source":56,"quote_tag":57,"commentary":9},2889660,"When you get to all right, take a good look around and get used to it, because that may be as far as you’re gonna go.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":64},2889639,"Sometimes in our lives we all have pain. We all have sorrow. But if we are wise we know that there’s always tomorrow.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant reflection comes from none other than Bill Withers, a singer-songwriter and musician known for his soulful hits like \"Ain't No Sunshine\" and \"Lean on Me.\" Written in 1971 during the height of his career, this quote captures the essence of Withers' introspective nature and his ability to convey universal human emotions through music. As he navigated the highs and lows of fame, Withers found solace in his craft, using it as a means to process and share his experiences.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this quote may seem like a comforting platitude, but it actually reveals a complex nuance: that wisdom lies not in avoiding pain or sorrow, but in accepting them as an inevitable part of life. Withers suggests that true resilience comes from acknowledging the present moment's difficulties and having faith that tomorrow will bring new possibilities.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nWhen faced with adversity, rather than trying to suppress or deny your emotions, allow yourself to fully experience pain and sorrow. 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