"For some reason, we are truly convinced that if we criticize ourselves, the criticism will lead to change. If we are harsh, we believe we will end up being kind. If we shame ourselves, we believe we end up loving ourselves. It has never been true, not for a moment, that shame leads to love. Only love leads to love."

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Source : FaceBook post by Geneen Roth from Apr 24, 2014

Geneen Roth

#Believe Quotes #Compassion Quotes #Criticism Quotes

“Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.”
“I have an iPad and I watch three things: 'The Daily Show,' '60 Minutes,' and 'Meet the Press.'”
“The world is not ready for some people when they show up, but that shouldn't stop anyone.”
“There is nothing more foolish than a foolish laugh. Risu inepto res ineptior nulla est”
“It's like a whole orchestra, the piano for me. And also it's to me the greatest instrument. I shouldn't say that, but I believe that this is the only instrument I can really feel happy about playing.”
“I will go to my grave wishing that I did more. Wishing that I didn't sleep as much. Wishing that I didn't waste so much time. Wishing that I fought harder.”
“I invest because I love helping entrepreneurs and watching them learn and succeed. In my opinion your motives are driven by self serving factors around ego satisfaction and "making a buck". My motives and values are very different.”
“In the 19th century, Berlin was called the German Chicago. Or Chicago was called the American Berlin because they were sort of new cities or new powerhouses.”

Source : Interview with Christopher Bollen, www.interviewmagazine.com. April 4, 2016.

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