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The tools of his trade are the people he bumps up against.",{"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},3393757,"People ask me why I connected. It was presumptuous of me to say, but I’m Everyman. The difference is I put my thoughts into words.",{"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},3393747,"Everybody has the answers or they’ll make them up for you. 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Maybe I’m alone more often than I should be, because I try to find security within myself.",{"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":58},3393708,"There’s no misery in not being loved, only in not loving.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nRod McKuen, a renowned American poet and singer-songwriter, penned these words during a period of introspection and self-discovery in the 1960s. As an artist struggling to find his voice amidst the tumultuous social landscape of the era, McKuen's thoughts turned inward, exploring the nature of love and its absence. This quote is likely from one of his essay collections or poetry books, where he reflected on the human experience.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this statement seems to emphasize the importance of giving and receiving love in life. However, upon closer examination, McKuen reveals a profound paradox: it's not our lack of being loved that causes suffering but rather our inability to love others. This challenges the conventional wisdom that seeking external validation is essential for happiness.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nThis mindset shift can be applied today by acknowledging that true fulfillment lies in cultivating selfless love, which allows us to transcend personal desires and focus on the well-being of those around us. By doing so, we create a sense of purpose beyond our own needs, fostering a deeper connection with others and ultimately leading to greater emotional resilience.\n\nIn practical terms, this means shifting from a \"me-centric\" approach to one where we prioritize understanding and supporting the people in our lives. This might involve active listening, empathy, or even simply being present for someone who needs us – all actions that require us to focus on loving others rather than seeking love ourselves.",{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},3393696,"Unless you call attention to your presence who will know you’re there? 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