"The central paradox of motherhood is that while our children become the absolute center of our lives, they must also push us backout in the world.... But motherhood that can narrow our lives can also broaden them. It can make us focus intensely on the moment and invest heavily in the future."

-- Ellen Goodman

#Children Quotes #Motherhood Quotes #Focus Quotes

“We must rid the world of the scourge of these agents of death and destruction”
“Donald Trump is not just a problem for the EU, but for the whole world.”
“Don't be overwhelmed by a man's fancy car, fancy house or fancy clothes. It's really the person inside the care, house and clothes that matters. By the same token, don't be underwhelmed by a less-than-fancy car, house or clohtes. Women can earn the car and house themselves, and you can always buy your man nice clothes, too.”
“Scientists need to be prepared to engage, and the best people to engage with are students, ideally from primary school because there's no question that their capacity to work out complex things is extremely good.”
“I rejoice in the bounty of God, constantly manifesting as overflowing supply here and now.”
“What makes you push the shutter has to do with seeking a kind of perfection, a harmony in the world. You are instinctively aware it's there, but you've got to be completely alert and quick and so deeply awake that it moves you.”
“Flawed, imperfect creatures! That's what we both are, oga! That's what we ALL are!”

Source : Nnedi Okorafor (2011). “Who Fears Death”, p.119, Penguin
“You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.”

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