"And I saw for the first time how, despite the isolation of our own lives, we are always connected to our ancestors; our bodies hold the memories of those who came before us, whether it is the features we inherit or a disposition that is etched into our soul."

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Source : Alyson Richman (2011). “The Lost Wife”, p.237, Penguin

Alyson Richman

#Memories Quotes #Soul Quotes #Body Quotes

“Do not be afraid to make decisions, do not be afraid to make mistakes.”
“When you get down to it, unschooling is really just a fancy term for 'life' or 'growing up uninstitutionalized'.”
“I found out that the things that hurt us the most can become the fuel and the catalyst that propel us toward our destiny. It will either make you bitter or it will make you better.”
“Government schooling is the most radical adventure in history. It kills the family by monopolizing the best times of childhood and by teaching disrespect for home and parents.”

Source : "I Quit, I Think," The Wall Street Journal, en.wikiquote.org. July 25, 1991.
“Nothing is invented and perfected at the same time.”
“I lie around and play guitar, that's something I do for sure. In fact that's all I do, I think.”
“...rise above selfishness. This includes spiritual selfishness, when one looks toward personal edification and strengthening and has no other interest than one's own salvation. To be blessed is not an end in itself; we must be a blessing to others. All people have a talent in one way or another to touch and inspire other people's lives. Let us not only look inward and proudly say 'all is well in Zion; yea, Zion prospereth' (2 Ne. 28:21), but let us be a light unto a chaotic world.”
“For years I had been disillusioned by the Church of England's compromising on everything. The Catholic Church doesn't care if something is unpopular.”

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