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I possess so much, but my love for her absorbs it all. I possess so much, but without her I have nothing. It is all of the things that can be possessed; it is all of the things that can be given away; it is all of the things that can be lost. The things that can be possessed are love and will, and courage and kindness.
The things that can be given away are time and energy, and the ability to make a difference in another’s life. The things that can be lost are good health and even good luck. We only have one life and we should never waste it on ourselves or on possessions or people who do not make us happy or give our lives meaning.
Source: The Sorrows Of Young Werther
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