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Very powerful. My philosophy has always been to have something, just one thing, to look forward to every day. That philosophy got me through some tough personal struggles in the 1990s so I continue it today. I have to say, Understandably gives me something to look forward to every weekday. Great job Bill.

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We never know how one action we do (good or bad) can change a person, most likely by someone who we will never meet.

There was a couple times when young men have approached me after retiring, from law enforcement tell me something I said or did changed them for the better.

Someone is always listening or watching, and that is not always a bad thing especially when we being kind or showing we care.

Your daily post are a blessing.

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Well said, Dan.

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Bill, I agree that you give us something to look forward to every day. We learn or laugh everyday with you. You saved a life. What a precious gift. Thank you Bill. Happy New Year to you and everyone who reads Understandably..

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I tried to find the quotes on inc.com. Didn’t see them

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Please see(Here’s a link to this year’s quotes)

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Bill, Thank you for your list. I think I saw a couple of duplicates as I was reading. Warren Buffet twice and another I can’t remember.

Appreciate all you do. Stay safe and well

All the best

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I love quotes.

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Happy new year to all! I hope everyone finds something to inspire them this year. Let’s see the lookers be doers.

✌️

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Bill, thank you for your effort putting the quotes together. We never know how the words we use might affect someone's life, or, as you shared with us, even save a life. Keep fighting the good fight.

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What a blessing! Any time spent on inspiring others is priceless and eternal. Please, don’t quit!

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Love this!!

My favorites so far:

"One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore."

-- Andre Gide

And

"A pack of jackasses led by a lion is superior to a pack of lions led by a jackass."

-- George Washington

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Just started reading a few and can't wait to continue reading all of them! I love quotes too. Sometimes they come at a time that you really need. And like others have said, you never know the impact of one word, one interaction. So many small game changers in life. thanks for a great newsletter which I always enjoy reading so thank you! cheers! Happy New Year.

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I can’t think of a better reason to keep doing this.

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My husband is a pastor. I remember him saying one day, "When you wake up and just don't feel like going to church because you just don't feel like seeing anyone, take a moment to think about who might need to see you." We'll never know the difference we might make by just connecting with someone. A touch, a smile, a hug, we can just never know what another might be experiencing. Thoreau said in Walden, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation, and go to the grave with the song still in them.” We can all reach out in the simplest of ways and you, Bill Murphy, Jr., do just that with each letter - this one especially. Thank you for sharing. Terry Brueckner

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I agree we just never know what will matter to someone. Keep on keeping on. Thank you.

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Bill, much has changed in 2022 for me. Decided 2023 will be a year of transition for me, to explore my new purpose, new life.

Your 365 quotes will be riding with me as I examine myself and possible pathways.

With appreciation,

Sandy Forster

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Inspiration is more powerful when we share it and pass it on.

Cheers to a wonder 2023 to all my favorite Understandably PEEPS!!!! You all “get it,” and for that I am very thankful to be part of this community.

Thank you for being the change maker and Chief Inspiration Officer, Bill!

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