"I grew to see my affliction as my gift. When I sang, I soared. I could soar higher than all those hurts aimed at my heart. All I needed was the courage to be me."

-- Jimmy Scott

#Inspirational Quotes #Hurt Quotes #Heart Quotes

“Benefits are acceptable, while the receiver thinks he may return them; but once exceeding that, hatred is given instead of thanks.”
“Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you. I'll not willingly offend, nor be easily offended.”
“Oh, no no no, it was too cold always (Still the dead one lay moaning) I was much too far out all my life And not waving but drowning.”

Source : 'Not Waving but Drowning' (1957)
“Meditation is bringing the mind home.”
“Also, I gained lots of weight between ages 18-20 because I was drinking alcohol at night. Alcohol has lots of calories and that does not help.”

Source : Q&As, www.goldenskate.com. March 7, 2003.
“We must question the story logic of having an all-knowing all-powerful God, who creates faulty Humans, and then blames them for his own mistakes.”

Source : "Can A Smart Person Believe in God?". Book by Michael Guillen, Chapter 7: "Hope Springs Eternal," p. 90, 2004.
“I was able to get through the field and get this Lowe's ProServices Chevy up front. Those last few restarts I was able to hang on and duke it out with those guys and get a nice, top-three finish.”
“I have to listen to music while I'm working. Music is essential. It's at the top of the pyramid for me. I've always felt disappointed in what I've made when I held it up to the music I love. I try not to compare them now.”

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