"Self-respect is a question of recognizing that anything worth having has a price."

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Source : "Slouching Towards Bethlehem". Book by Joan Didion, "On Self-Respect", 1968.

Joan Didion

#Respect Quotes #Self Quotes #Anything Worth Having Quotes

“In times of uncertainty there is a special breed of warrior ready to answer our Nationâ€™s call; a common man with uncommon desire to succeed. Forged by adversity, he stands alongside Americaâ€™s finest special operations forces to serve his country and the American people, and to protect their way of life. I am that man.”

Source : Marcus Luttrell, Patrick Robinson (2010). “Lone Survivor: The Incredible True Story of Navy SEALs Under Siege”, p.8, Hachette UK
“A star can win any game; a team can win every game.”
“Life is a battle of wits, and many people have to fight it unarmed.”
“Being left makes you doubt your ability to keep people, even friends.”
“How do you do original work when culture is telling you which font face to use, which layout.”
“I froze in time! And I thought "My God......I'm free!”
“Times are difficult globally; awakening is no longer a luxury or an ideal. Itâ€™s becoming critical. We donâ€™t need to add more depression, more discouragement, or more anger to whatâ€™s already here. Itâ€™s becoming essential that we learn how to relate sanely with difficult times. The earth seems to be beseeching us to connect with joy and discover our innermost essence. This is the best way that we can benefit others.”
“Do not do an immoral thing for moral reasons.”

Source : Thomas Hardy (2012). “Jude the Obscure”, p.267, Courier Corporation

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