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What is a short motto or quotation at the start of book?

Here are some short mottos or quotations that could be used at the start of a book, categorized by theme:

Hope & Resilience

* "Even the darkest nights will end and the sun will rise."

* "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela

* "Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper." - Francis Bacon

Mystery & Intrigue

* "The truth is out there." - The X-Files

* "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Hamlet by William Shakespeare

* "The past is never dead. It's not even past." - William Faulkner

Love & Relationships

* "Love is a battlefield." - Pat Benatar

* "All you need is love." - The Beatles

* "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller

Adventure & Exploration

* "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." - Saint Augustine

* "To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries." - Aldous Huxley

* "Adventure is worthwhile." - Amelia Earhart

Self-Discovery & Growth

* "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu

* "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi

* "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs

Humor & Irony

* "Life is a comedy for those who think, a tragedy for those who feel." - Horace Walpole

* "I'm not sure what's wrong with me, but I'm sure it's contagious." - Unknown

* "There are two ways to be happy: improve your reality or lower your expectations." - Unknown

Ultimately, the best motto for your book depends on its genre, tone, and message. Choose something that resonates with you and that will draw readers in.

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