In his mother’s honor, vowing not to commit the “fashionable stupidity” of ignoring things he didn’t understand, Max performed a brave act of nonconformity by accepting the possibility that his dreams might be exactly what they seemed: real.

Sol Luckman
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This quote speaks to the ability to make useful decisions based on our knowledge of the world around us. Some people are afraid to take action because they are afraid to make a mistake. These people live in fear, constantly second guessing their own actions. They are worried about making mistakes that will hurt them or disappoint others. The truth is that there are no mistakes, there are only opportunities that can be seized upon if you are willing to take action.

Source: Snooze: A Story Of Awakening

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