"Nothing hurts if you don't let it."

--

Paula McLain

“It is profoundly tragic that I am a slave, but it is profoundly joyous that I am God's slave, not that of a devil.”
“Don't borrow someone else's plan. Develop your own philosophy and it will lead you to unique places.”
“I donâ€™t cry when I lose. Thereâ€™s always a new hand coming up.”
“I have a feeling of reverence about my father being in his 80s - a feeling that I want to whisper, take soft steps, not intrude too much. He's like a stately old cathedral to me now.”
“If women feel they are able to go from partner to partner without feeling emotionally invested and ultimately hurt, they should go for it.”
“The more you give, the more good things come to you.”
“If crime is going down, you shouldn't be increasing resources for crime prevention. Or you should be taking note of what has worked and concentrate the crime-prevention methods on policies that have a track record of success.”
“I haven't felt the excitement for so many years. I feel guilty beyond words about these things. When we're back-stage and the lights go out, and the manic roar of the crowd begins, it does not affect me. The fact is, I can't fool you. It isn't fair to you or to me. The worst crime I can think of is to trick people by faking it, and pretending to be having 100% fun.”

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