"When will I ever learn to accept what is given instead of always yearning for more? My lavish expectations too often tarnish my blessings."

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Source : Joan Anderson (2011). “A Year by the Sea: Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman”, p.30, Broadway Books

Joan Anderson

#Blessing Quotes #Expectations Quotes #Accepting Quotes

“I have a good sense of direction.”
“That's the worst of a war--you have to go on hearing about it so long.”
“I'm never going to say anything about who I'm dating unless I'm married or engaged.”
“It is not the insurrections of ignorance that are dangerous, but the revolts of the intelligence.”
“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.”
“I should have known growing up and not having any money ever that I should have kept every dollar that I had.”

Source : "Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt on Their Reality TV Regrets" by Sheila Marikar, abcnews.go.com. August 3, 2011.
“I wept not, so to stone within I grew.”
“Okay, why don't we practice your talking with Marguerite? OUT LOUD. I'll be her." Julius stared at him blankly. "Now?" "No, I was thinking maybe next April. Then you could maybe give her a call, arrange a date..." He arched his eyebrow in question, and snapped, "Yes, NOW.”

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