Traveling salesmen are not simply hardworking men, they are the foot soldiers of capitalism!

- from The Lincoln Highway book by Amor Towles

The older I get the more I hold each day precious. I've become steadily more relentless in purging from my life things, activities and people who no longer add value while seeking out and adding those that do.

- from The Simple Path to Wealth book by J. L. Collins

History is a merciless judge. It lays bare our tragic blunders and foolish missteps and exposes our most intimate secrets, wielding the power of hindsight like an arrogant detective who seems to know the end of the mystery from the outset.

- from Killers of the Flower Moon book by David Grann

All work and no break depletes your greatness, over time.

- from The 5 AM Club book by Robin Sharma

All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.

- Blaise Pascal, from Richer, Wiser, Happier book by William Green

Life is not always about happiness. It is about duty, and taking satisfaction from doing the right thing.

- from The Giver of Stars book by Jojo Moyes

Time is the great leveller. Whether we are privileged or disadvantaged, whether we live in Texas or Tokyo, we all have been allotted days with only twenty-four hours. What separates those who build exceptional lives from the ‘also rans' is the way they use this time.

- from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari book by Robin Sharma

When I think how sometimes people can be brave enough to overcome any fear, any hardship, it gives me a feeling I can hardly describe. To charge right at the things that are painful and difficult, break through to the other side, and take pleasure in that - don't you think that's truly fantastic?

- from How Do You Live? book by Genzaburo Yoshino

Reputation is invaluable. Freedom and independence are invaluable. Family and friends are invaluable. Being loved by those who you want to love you is invaluable. Happiness is invaluable. And your best shot at keeping these things is knowing when it's time to stop taking risks that might harm them. Knowing when you have enough.

- from The Psychology of Money book by Morgan Housel

There's more magic in a baby's first giggle than in any firestorm a wizard can conjure up, and don't let anyone tell you any different.

- from Fool Moon book by Jim Butcher