"Memory is, first, a captivating mystery."

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Patricia Hampl

#Memories Quotes #Firsts Quotes #Mystery Quotes

“As I see with Lori's testimony, you say what good could come out of all these abortions and all what she's been through? But she has been a part of a new Bible for women, a mentoring Bible.”

Source : "The Best of Interviews With Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Messner". “CNN Larry King Weekend”, www.cnn.com. June 24, 2001.
“It's not the time in your life, it's the life in your time.”
“A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken a new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided.”
“You know, I have a theory about Charlie Haughey. If you give him enough rope, he'll hang you.”
“How would you feel about sharing your bed?" she asked. Tristan blinked. "Excuse me?" "He'd love to!" Gary said. Tristan shot him a look, "Good," said Ivy, failing to notice Gary's wink. "Ella can be a pillow hog, but all you have to do is roll over her.”

Source : Elizabeth Chandler (2011). “Kissed by an Angel”, p.84, Pan Macmillan
“A really good picture looks as if it's happened at once. It's an immediate image.”

Source : Helen Frankenthaler, Barbara Rose (1970*). “Frankenthaler”
“Certainly, none of us enjoy going through struggles, but you have to understand that your struggle may be an opportunity for advancement and promotion. The very thing you are fighting against so tenaciously may be the springboard that catapults you to a new level of excellence. Your challenges may become your greatest assets.”
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.”

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