"What appears to be a breakdown can often be a breakthrough.... IF you understand God's grace"

-- Carl Lentz

#Often Is Quotes #Grace Quotes #Breakthrough Quotes

“The key is to trust in your preparation. You have done all you can, so focus on that fact. You will remain the same person before, during and after the race, so the result, however important, will not define you. The journey is what matters.”

Source : Chrissie Wellington (2012). “A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey”, p.120, Hachette UK
“I could do Superman, the Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, this kind of stuff [at school]. And kids would give me their lunch money to have these things.”
“What makes the temptation of power so seemingly irresistible? Maybe it is that power offers an easy substitute for the hard task of love. It seems easier to be God than to love God, easier to control people than to love people, easier to own life than to love life.”
“I've never been in love... But I imagine it's similar to the feeling you get when you see your waiter arriving with your food”
“And unlike the rest of you, he hasnâ€™t yet time to ruin his career or his mind." "Then he wonâ€™t do. Send him home. Get us another lunatic." "Excuse me!" [hopping up to stand in his seat] "Elassar Targon, master of the universe, reporting for duty!" "I withdraw my objection.”
“tyranny and injustice always produce cunning and falsehood.”

Source : Maria Edgeworth, Richard Lovell Edgeworth (1825). “Works”, p.8
“If you want plenty of experience in dealing with difficult people, then have kids.”
“The difficulty with any sort of esteem is that more is expected of you.”

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