Robert Olen Butler famous quotes

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  • A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all the difference.

  • Are you really angry, or simply aware of anger in the body and mind? Don't speculate, simply look at what is there.

  • I don't recall having any self-awareness about the intricacy of my stories.

  • When the news wants to tell you something is important, they put dramatic theme music behind it. They scare you into watching the story.

  • I love love stories, no matter how dark.

  • Whatever obstacles you face, remember you can get through anything if you want to badly enough.

  • The superiority...enjoyed by nations that have...perfected a branch of industry, constitutes a...formidable obstacle.

  • Ultimately, leadership is about the strength of one's convictions, the ability to endure the punches, and the energy to promote an idea. And I have found that those who do achieve peace never acquiesce to obstacles, especially those constructed of bigotry, intolerance, and inflexible tradition.

  • If you want to do something, you do it anyway, and handle the obstacles as they come.

  • Great obstacles make great leaders.