Plants are more courageous than almost all human beings: an orange tree would rather die than produce lemons, whereas instead of dying the average person would rather be someone they are not.
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  • Courage — Facing fear, adversity, and uncertainty with bravery
  • Death — Contemplations on mortality, loss, and the legacy we leave
  • Fear — Understanding and overcoming the anxieties that hold us back
  • Humor — Witty observations and humorous takes on everyday life
  • Inspirational — Uplifting words to motivate and inspire positive action

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