"Compared to dreams, reality can be truly cruel. But it can also come up with beautiful surprises."

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Source : Nujood Ali, Delphine Minoui (2010). “I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced”, p.126, Broadway Books

Nujood Ali

#Beautiful Quotes #Dream Quotes #Reality Quotes

“I can only think of one wacky best friend who I thought was awesome: Rhys Ifans in 'Notting Hill.' He really nailed the wacky best friend.”

Source : Interview with Sean O'Neal, www.avclub.com. October 30, 2009.
“We seem to be going through a period of nostalgia, and everyone seems to think yesterday was better than today. I don't think it was, and I would advise you not to wait ten years before admitting today was great. If you're hung up on nostalgia, pretend today is yesterday and just go out and have one hell of a time.”
“the female view that one strengthens oneself by strengthening others is finding greater acceptance, and female values of inclusion and connection are emerging as valuable leadership qualities.”

Source : Sally Helgesen (2011). “The Female Advantage: Women's Ways of Leadership”, p.233, Crown Business
“You need education. You need subsistence protection. We need jobs and social security. These are preconditions under which it will perhaps be possible to deal with these complex circumstances.”
“Iâ€™m not particularly interested in running for president,”
“The things that are the most valuable are often the ones you don't even know exist. -- Xavier, The Gatekeeper”
“The preparation for building a series of thrillers based on a single character is kind of like the preparation for becoming a parent: The best part is the idea - wink, wink.”
“There's nothing frightening in the dark if you just face it”

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