"Women love to be called cruel, even when they are kindest."

--

Samuel Richardson

“The distinction between shame and guilt is very important, since these two emotions may tear a person in opposite directions. The wish to relieve guilt may motivate a confession, but the wish to avoid the humiliation of shame may prevent it.”
“When there's change, there's opportunity.”
“Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.”

Source : Dale Carnegie (2017). “The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking”, p.153, Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
“Yoga is an art, a science and a philosophy. It touches the life of man atevery level: physical, mental, spiritual. It is a practical method formaking one's life purposeful, useful and noble.”
“Literature - creative literature - unconcerned with sex, is inconceivable.”
“I really am grateful to have so many people watch, and to be given the chance to create my next projects. I want to once again tackle the boundless possibilities of animated movies, and I hope to be able to create something that will leave both children and adults thinking that this world is a sparkling, brightly shining place.”
“Nine lies on his back, groaning. His chest is shredded from where Eight slashed him, heâ€™s got a fresh black eye, and I think I notice a trickle of blood from where I struck him with his staff. Suddenly, his groans turn to laughter. â€œThat was awesome!â€ Nine hollers.”
“Animals are sentient, intelligent, perceptive, funny and entertaining. We owe them a duty of care as we do to children.”

Source : "Michael Morpurgo answers your questions". The Guardian Interview, www.theguardian.com. March 2, 2011.

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