"Someone to tell it to is one of the fundamental needs of human beings."

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Source : Miles Franklin (2017). “Childhood At Brindabella: My First Ten Years”, p.114, ETT Imprint

Miles Franklin

#Relationship Quotes #Fundamentals Quotes #Needs Quotes

“In general, there are patients with insomnia who - many patients with insomnia will actually over report the lack of sleep that they are getting.”
“There's an idea out there that salespeople have actually been obliterated by the Internet, which is just not supported by the facts.”
“Happiness lies outside yourself, is achieved through interacting with others. Self-forgetfulness should be one's goal, not self-absorption. The male, capable of only the latter, makes a virtue of an irremediable fault and sets up self-absorption, not only as a good but as a Philosophical Good.”
“Admittedly, art is somewhat like spit. It does not repulse or even worry is while it is still inside of us, but once it exits our body, it becomes disgusting.”
“The next time you catch yourself starting to feel bad about anything, immediately stop everything you are doing for a moment and, as simply and as honestly as you can, ask yourself: "Is this what I really want?”
“Acting is a youthful profession.”
“Even the best thief in the world can't steal time.”

Source : Ally Carter (2011). “Heist Society”, p.92, Hachette UK
“I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.”

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