"If the chaos is overwhelming, I start making lists. To write it down puts it in perspective."

-- Renee Lawless

#Writing Quotes #Perspective Quotes #Lists Quotes

“Ever notice that nothing changes the color of paint like putting it on a wall?”
“The office of President is a great one; to every true American it seems the greatest on earth. And to me, as I was engaged in weaving a background of music for the pageantry of it, there came a deeper realization of the effect of that office on the man.”
“Everyone has his own particular talent, niche and interests. Which isn't to say that you shouldn't try new genres or styles or explore forms other than the ones you're most comfortable with. But you should be willing to recognize that when writers try to make themselves into something they aren't or, more important, don't want to be ... they aren't going to be doing their best work.”
“A 'good job' can be both practically attractive while still not good enough to devote your entire life to.”
“As they say in the bible, that you're supposed to rejoice when people die and mourn when they're born, because it's one of the most painful acts you go through in life, is being born, and dying.”

Source : "The Tavis Smiley Show" with Tavis Smiley, www.pbs.org. May 23, 2012.
“Failing to hold someone accountable is ultimately an act of selfishness.”

Source : Patrick Lencioni (2012). “The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business”, p.59, John Wiley & Sons
“I don't think I'll still be riding at 40. There are a couple of people who are still riding after having kids, like Mary King, but people say that you lose your nerve after you have kids. It's the risk.”
“There is a way to look at the past. Don't hide from it. It will not catch you if you don't repeat it.”

Source : Pearl Bailey (1976). “Hurry up, America, & spit”, Harcourt

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