During troubled times, the prospects for many appear grim and uncertain. Daily struggles may seem beyond one's strength to solve. Where can one look for guidance when so many of the nation's institutions and leaders seem paralyzed with indecision? Wei's book provides some answers in its compilation of wisdom from the best minds of our collective past. As his book so marvelously reveals, those who have come before have left much of their brilliance, understanding, and courage as gifts for us all, still serving as lighthouses that point a pathway towards resolution as they did in their lifetimes. Everyone from famed silent movie stars to the most acclaimed authors of the written word is presented in these pages. There are even cultural and historic proverbs that manage to seem relevant as they make their way through the ages.

When reading through quotes on success, leadership, and determination, perhaps the book's most rewarding feature is when one begins to see the eternal truth packed within each quotation. These are evergreen nuggets that have the power to encapsulate and define important aspects of humanity itself. This collection offers wisdom stemming from many different lives, along with humor and courage gleaned from the best of the past. It is a rich guidebook of daily reflection. In short, it's the kind of book that offers a kaleidoscope of humanity, where John F. Kennedy and Ernest Hemingway share space with Naomi Judd. Towards the end, one starts to envision these figures communing with readers and encouraging them on. Overall, this book is a great gift of wisdom, compassion, and truth for the darkest of times.

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