"The truth about myself? I'm obstinate, self-assured, ambitious and sloppy. I think I lead a quite normal life, certainly with five hours of trainig per day. Many people would probably be surprised if they met me."

-- Franziska van Almsick

#Thinking Quotes #Self Quotes #People Quotes

“The road to Manderley lay ahead. There was no moon. The sky above our heads was inky black. But the sky on the horizon was not dark at all. It was shot with crimson, like a splash of blood. And the ashes blew towards us with the salt wind from the sea.”
“It's never crowded along the extra mile.”
“In situations of military conflict, civil strife, lawlessness, bad governance, and human rights violations, terrorists find it easier to hide, train and prepare their attacks.”
“Success is a result of consistent practice of winning skills and actions. There is nothing miraculous about the process. There is no luck involved.”
“Before, Europe was about treaties, laws and our sovereign right to govern ourselves. Now, it's about everyday lives.”
“When you talk to young girls these days about their role modles, very few mention a chemist like Madame Curie or an astrophysicist and astronaut like Sally Ride, or a zoologist like Jane Goodall. Instead, they look to someone like Madonna...”
“If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for Him.”
“We all suffer from anxiety at one stage or another, we all worry, and we all feel like we're not good enough - especially in our society where we're under pressure from social media. It's hugely important now to discuss and be open about how we're feeling.”

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