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It makes itself new in every generation that discovers it for the first time.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3241587,"Our choices shape our lives, and until we die we can make new ones.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3241583,"You cannot be mother, therapist and healer-assist to six children and expect perfection,” Jahir said. “Of course I can,” she answered. She snorted. “I’m a nurse. 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The era's backdrop of expanding access to education and books through digital means might have influenced her thoughts on the democratization of literary content.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, Hogarth's statement appears to emphasize the importance of a book's inherent value over its external presentation. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a more profound critique of societal norms: that true worth shouldn't be tied to superficial attributes or exclusivity but rather made accessible to everyone.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset, modern professionals and creatives can focus on the intrinsic value their work brings, regardless of its external presentation. By recognizing that true worth is not measured by prestige or price tags but by the impact it has on others, individuals can prioritize inclusivity and make their creations accessible to a broader audience.\n\nThis approach encourages creators to think beyond mere popularity or financial gain, instead focusing on how their work can be a catalyst for meaningful connections and growth.",{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},3241552,"So long as there is breath in me, I will serve life – serve life – serve life.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},3241551,"He wondered if all camaraderie was actually dimly sensed psychic connection.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":78,"totalPages":79,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":80},1,3,10]