"I was so obsessed and consumed with my grievances that I could not get away from myself and think things out in the light. I was in the grip of that blinding, destructive, terrible thing -- righteous indignation."

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Source : Anzia Yezierska (2014). “Hungry Hearts: Stories of the Jewish-American Immigrant Experience”, p.139, Courier Corporation

Anzia Yezierska

#Thinking Quotes #Light Quotes #Obsessed Quotes

“Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted... but to weigh and consider.”

Source : 'Essays' (1625) 'Of Studies'
“I knew the whistle of each of the river boats on the Tennessee.”

Source : William Christopher Handy (1947). “Father of the Blues: An Autobiography of W. C. Handy”
“The multitude of people fail because they talk failure.”
“No matter what the situation, winning takes care of a lot of stuff. Things are never perfect, even when you win. But it does make for a lot better environment, for sure.”
“Retailing is a unique destination. What you need is stronger critical mass.”
“He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.”
“Pray according to faith, not circumstances.”
“Much as I loved doing 'The Big Breakfast,' it almost became automatic. I need something to keep my brain ticking over, something that I have to concentrate on.”

Source : "A blonde has more fun" by Harriet Lane, www.theguardian.com. March 25, 2001.

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