"These people who can see right through you never quite do you justice, because they never give you credit for the effort you're making to be better than you actually are, which is difficult and well meant and deserving of some little notice."

-- Marilynne Robinson

#Giving Quotes #Justice Quotes #People Quotes

“Protect the downside. Worry about the margin of safety.”
“We are well-placed internationally right now and this government has been very clear in stating that our continued concern and vision for this country is to see that long-term economic growth and prosperity, build on the track record of one million net new jobs. These are things Canadians want -- to have steady hands on the tiller and that's what's been done today.”
“There are certain qualities of light that blur the years.”

Source : Emily St. John Mandel (2014). “Station Eleven: A novel”, p.139, Vintage
“You must worry about the truth of your characters and that it fits your vision. The rest will come naturally if you've done your job properly. I love the horror genre but I want to transcend it too. Allow the hardcore audience to see possibilities beyond the easy scare, to embrace its multi-faceted richness.”

Source : Source: www.indielondon.co.uk
“There are dark black buttons tattooed on my heart. Iâ€™ll carry them for the rest of my days.”

Source : Carol Rifka Brunt (2012). “Tell the Wolves I'm Home”, p.349, Pan Macmillan
“The worst part of success is, to me, adapting to it. It's scary.”
“Most of Albania considers this Government to be legitimate.”
“Actors are good liars; writers are good liars with good memories.”

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