"Each night the black sky and the bright stars were my stunning companions; occasionally Id see their beauty and solemnity so plainly that I'd realize in a piercing way that my mother was right. That someday I WOULD be grateful and that in fact I was grateful now, that I felt something growing in me that was strong and real."

-- Cheryl Strayed

#Mother Quotes #Strong Quotes #Stars Quotes

“I didn't start out writing to give children hope, but I'm glad some of them found it.”

Source : "A few words with Beverly Cleary on her 95th birthday". Interview with Jacket Copy, latimesblogs.latimes.com. April 12, 2011.
“The mechanism of primary emotions does not describe the full range of emotional behaviors. They are, to be sure, the basic mechanism. However, I believe that in terms of an individual's development they are followed by mechanisms of secondary emotions, which occur once we begin experiencing feelings and forming systematic connections between categories of objects and situations, on the one hand, and primary emotions, on the other.”
“There has to be pain. That's the rule.”
“I've always had a philosophy that position doesn't define power. Impact defines power. What impact are you making on people? What impact are you making on business?”
“I can be like a lioness when defending my people.”
“Dieting is long-haul. Many rapid weight loss programs actually only squeeze the water out of you. Just like a wet sponge. But a good dieter maintains his or her grip on that sponge, not letting it soak up water again.”

Source : Owen Jones (2015). “Your Weight and You”, p.19, Owen Jones
“I keep forgetting to put focus on my to-do list. I keep forgetting to wander and have fun. I know I'm transparent but my insecurities are in all the right places, so go ahead, have a look.”
“If you want to live the Christian life, you will have to realize that Someone Else has to be in control.”

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