"We may complain and cavil at the anarchy which is the amateurs natural element, but in soberness we must agree that if the amateur did not exist it would be necessary to invent him."

-- Jacques Barzun

#Complaining Quotes #Would Be Quotes #Elements Quotes

“Knowing yourself and coming to trust your feelings and your intuition will open up your life to greater possibilities and keep you moving toward your goals. One thing I have learned is that I should trust my 'gut' instincts. Ultimately, only we know what is best for us.”

Source : Miranda Kerr (2010). “Treasure Yourself”, p.22, Hay House, Inc
“I also love to surf the Net and talk on the phone with friends.”
“It's not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for.”
“An individual who stands out, or disagrees or takes risks is a danger to such systems and is effortlessly and, unconsciously sidelined.”
“We cannot erase what has been done. We can apologize for it. We can express our outrage. We can say to the American people and to the people of the world, this is not our way and we do not condone it, but we cannot change it and we cannot erase it.”
“For a long time, she held a special place in my heart. I kept this special place just for her, like a "Reserved" sign on a quiet corner table in a restaurant. Despite the fact that I was sure I'd never see her again.”
“My space is small. My life is big.”
“My hair is not really white; it's kind of grayish, and I don't like the color. So I make it totally white with Klorane dry shampoo. That is the best thing to do because my hair is always clean.”

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