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complaining quotes

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“Never complain of that of which it is at all times in your power to rid yourself.” Adam Smith, The Theory of Moral Sentiments
“Wise men ne'er sit and wail their woes, but presently prevent the ways to wail.” William Shakespeare, Richard II
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud. DO NOT COMPLAIN. Make every effort to change things you do not like. If you cannot make a change, change...” Maya Angelou, Letter to My Daughter
“He liked to complain about things: people at work, Harry, the council, Harry, the bank, and Harry were just a few of his favorite subjects.” J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
“Haven’t you learned anything, not even with the approach of death? Stop thinking all the time that you’re in the way, that you’re bothering the person next to you. If people don’t like it, they can complain. And if they don’t have the...” Paulo Coelho, Veronika Decides to Die
“Those who do not complain are never pitied.” Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
“you're way off when you start railing at things and people instead of at yourself.” J. D. Salinger, Franny and Zooey

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The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1)
Pride and Prejudice (1)
Veronika Decides to Die (1)
Richard II (1)
Franny and Zooey (1)
Letter to My Daughter (1)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1)