"Because we have learned to believe negativity is more realistic, it appears more real than any positive voice."

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Bell Hooks

#Real Quotes #Believe Quotes #Voice Quotes

“[ Computing ] is just a fabulous place for that, because it's a place where you don't have to be a Ph.D. or anything else. It's a place where you can still be an artisan. People are willing to pay you if you're any good at all, and you have plenty of time for screwing around.”
“The ability to hurt someone is usually in direct proportion to how much that person cares about you.”
“You are worthy! Let those words sink deep into your heart. You are worthy. Life can get overwhelming for us, as our busy schedules keep us on our toes. Sometimes we forget that we need to intentionally slow down, take a deep breath, and remind ourselves of our purpose, the very foundation of why we do what we do. When we neglect to quiet our souls and rest in God's amazing grace, we miss out on the intimate opportunities where God assures us of our worthiness, clarifies our purpose, and strengthens us to endure each day.”
“The true athlete should have character, not be a character”
“At some point you just have to turn around and face your life head on.”

Source : Chris Cleave (2009). “Little Bee: A Novel”, p.228, Simon and Schuster
“Ultimately, physical resemblance isn't as important as whether this person can bring this character to life in a way that's compelling and makes me care about what happens to them.”
“If we're doing this for ten hours, I'm going to need a little incentive to stay motivated." Patch hooked his elbow around my neck and dragged me into a kiss. "Every time you strip my sword, I owe you a kiss. How's that sound?" I bit my lip to keep from giggling. "That sounds really dirty." Patch waggled his eyebrows. "Look whose mind just rolled into the gutter. Two kisses per strip. Any objections?" I pulled on an innocent face. "None whatsoever.”
“My mom was always the supplier of soccer balls, and so people were always knocking on my door, and trying to get me out so we could play.”

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