"America inevitably "brings the distant near" because apart from members of the Native Nations, all of us originated in faraway places. Sadly, proximity within the United States doesn't automatically generate friendship. But if we choose to cross borders that may at first bring discomfort and open our hearts to those who seem like strangers, I believe that we can be transformed and united as individuals, families, communities, and even as a country."

-- Mitali Perkins

#Country Quotes #Believe Quotes #Heart Quotes

“Journalists are always calling my features Edwardian or Victorian, whatever that means. I am small, and people were smaller in those times. I'm pale and sickly-looking. I look fragile-like a doll. But sometimes I just wish I had less of a particular look, one that was more versatile.”
“What I did wrong had nothing to do with drugs or cocaine.”
“When it's all over, you'll realize that the answer is already within you.”

Source : Andrew X. Pham (2010). “Catfish and Mandala: A Two-Wheeled Voyage Through the Landscape and Memory of Vietnam”, p.40, Macmillan
“You have to be able to tolerate what you don't necessarily like so you can be free.”

Source : "Publisher Larry Flynt". "The Tavis Smiley Show", www.pbs.org. April 22, 2011.
“Wherever I have knocked, a door has opened. Wherever I have wandered, a path has appeared.”
“The things which must be, must be for the best, God helps us do our duty and not shrink, And trust His mercy humbly for the rest.”
“No one's death comes to pass without making some impression, and those close to the deceased inherit part of the liberated soul and become richer in their humanness.”
“When you are at home, even if the chicken is a little burnt, what's the big deal? Relax.”

Source : "Chef Jacques Pepin Eats Airport Hot Dogs, Rarely Spends More than $12 on Wine". Bon Appetit interview, www.bonappetit.com. November 14, 2011.

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