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Be not Sad by James Joyce

Be not Sad by James Joyce

Be not sad because all men
Prefer a lying clamour before you:
Sweetheart, be at peace again -- -
Can they dishonour you?

They are sadder than all tears;
Their lives ascend as a continual sigh.
Proudly answer to their tears:
As they deny, deny.

James Joyce

And Ask Ye Why These Sad Tears Stream

And Ask Ye Why These Sad Tears Stream

‘and Ask Ye Why These Sad Tears Stream?’ Poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson

'And ask ye why these sad tears stream?'

‘Te somnia nostra reducunt.’
OVID.

And ask ye why these sad tears stream?
Why these wan eyes are dim with weeping?
I had a dream–a lovely dream,
Of her that in the grave is sleeping.

I saw her as ’twas yesterday,
The bloom upon her cheek still glowing;
And round her play’d a golden ray,
And on her brows were gay flowers blowing.

With angel-hand she swept a lyre,
A garland red with roses bound it;
Its strings were wreath’d with lambent fire
And amaranth was woven round it.

I saw her mid the realms of light,
In everlasting radiance gleaming;
Co-equal with the seraphs bright,
Mid thousand thousand angels beaming.

I strove to reach her, when, behold,
Those fairy forms of bliss Elysian,
And all that rich scene wrapt in gold,
Faded in air–a lovely vision!

And I awoke, but oh! to me
That waking hour was doubly weary;
And yet I could not envy thee,
Although so blest, and I so dreary.

Alfred Lord Tennyson

Clown in the Moon

Clown in the Moon

My tears are like the quiet drift
Of petals from some magic rose;
And all my grief flows from the rift
Of unremembered skies and snows.

I think, that if I touched the earth,
It would crumble;
It is so sad and beautiful,
So tremulously like a dream.

Dylan Thomas

The Richest Man in Babylon

The Richest Man in Babylon

Self Help

The Richest Man in Babylon

The Richest Man in Babylon is a 1926 book by George S. Clason that dispenses financial advice through a collection of parables set 4,097 years earlier, in ancient Babylon

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⭐ Overview / Summary

The Richest Man in Babylon is a classic personal finance book written by George S. Clason, first published in 1926. The book is not a historical document from ancient Babylon but a collection of modern parables set in that time to illustrate timeless financial principles. A timeless classic sharing personal finance lessons through ancient Babylonian parables. The book originated as a series of informational pamphlets, written by George S. Clason and distributed by banks and insurance companies, starting in 1926. These were later compiled into the complete book

💡 Key Points

  • “Pay yourself first.”

  • Live on less than you earn.

  • Seek advice from wise experts.

  • Multiply your wealth through investment.

🔍 Interesting Insight

Saving at least 10% of all income is the foundation of wealth building. The core message is that the laws governing the acquisition of wealth are universal and unchanging, as relevant today as they were when the book was first written

📚 Lessons Learned

  • Consistency and discipline are more valuable than complex strategies.

  • Financial wisdom is ancient and universal.

🎯 Who Should Read It?

Beginners, students, and anyone who loves story-based learning.


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Think and Grow Rich

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Think and Grow Rich

Think and Grow Rich is a book written by Napoleon Hill and Rosa Lee Beeland released in 1937 and promoted as a personal development and self-improvement book.

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⭐ Overview / Summary

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is a classic self-help book that outlines a philosophy for personal achievement and financial success, focusing on the power of the mind and persistent effort. Originally published in 1937, it has since sold millions of copies worldwide and remains a cornerstone of modern motivational literatureBased on interviews with 500+ wealthy individuals, Hill outlines 13 principles of success, mixing mindset, discipline, and desire.

💡 Key Points

  • Desire is the starting point of wealth.

  • Thoughts become things.

  • Persistence is essential.

  • The mastermind principle accelerates success.

🔍 Interesting Insight

Hill’s concept of autosuggestion—repeating positive goals—became the basis for modern personal development.

📚 Lessons Learned

  • Set goals with burning desire.

  • Build a mastermind group.

  • Use faith and self-belief as tools for success.

🎯 Who Should Read It?

Entrepreneurs, dreamers, and people seeking personal transformation.


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The Key 13 Points
  • Desire: The starting point of all achievement is a strong, "burning" desire for a specific goal or outcome. Mere wishing for money will not bring riches.
  • Faith: An unwavering belief in one's ability to achieve the desired goal, acting as an antidote for failure.
  • Autosuggestion: Using positive self-talk and affirmations to reinforce beliefs and goals in the subconscious mind.
  • Specialized Knowledge: General knowledge is insufficient; organized and applied specialized knowledge is a crucial element for success.
  • Imagination: The ability to use the imagination to visualize goals and create concrete plans from abstract ideas.
  • Organized Planning: Developing a detailed, practical plan of action and putting it into motion.
  • Decision: Cultivating the ability to reach decisions promptly and definitely, and changing them slowly, a common trait among successful people.
  • Persistence: Maintaining persistent effort toward a goal, even in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
  • Power of the Master Mind: The coordination of knowledge and effort between two or more people who work toward a common purpose in a spirit of harmony.
  • The Mystery of Sex Transmutation: Channeling the powerful energy associated with the sexual drive into other creative and productive outlets.
  • The Subconscious Mind: The process of tapping into the power of the subconscious to help achieve goals.
  • The Brain: Using the brain to analyze information, plan, make decisions, and take action.
  • The Sixth Sense: Trusting intuition and inner guidance to make the right decisions, which is the culmination of the other principles

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Rich Dad Poor Dad

Rich Dad Poor Dad

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Rich Dad Poor Dad

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! is a 1997 book written by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter

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⭐ Overview / Summary

This book contrasts the financial teachings of Kiyosaki’s two father figures—his educated but broke “Poor Dad” and his entrepreneurial, wealthy “Rich Dad.” It focuses on building assets, escaping the rat race, and developing financial intelligence outside the traditional school system.

💡 Key Points

  • The rich focus on assets, the poor focus on income.

  • Schools teach academics, not financial literacy.

  • The rat race keeps people stuck in work → spend → debt cycles.

  • Financial independence comes from owning assets that generate cash flow.

🔍 Interesting Insight

The book breaks the myth that a high salary equals wealth. Wealth comes from what you keep and what you invest in, not what you earn.

📚 Lessons Learned

  • Buy assets, not liabilities.

  • Learn about money, investing, business, and tax advantages.

  • Build cash-flow systems.

🎯 Who Should Read It?

Beginners, young adults, entrepreneurs, and anyone wanting a mindset shift.

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