"In the old days talks would have made me angry. But now that I've come out, everyone knows the truth. That's like a protective shield against comments like that. Stupid remarks and jokes no longer hurt me, because I can stand by being gay. Nowadays I can even laugh at jokes about gays. Now I feel free, hungry and strong."

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Source : Source: www.spiegel.de

Orlando Cruz

#Strong Quotes #Hurt Quotes #Stupid Quotes

“I would say to young entrepreneurs and budding philanthropists - are you giving to feel good or do good?”
“Go outside! I mean, even leaves from a park are beautiful in a clear glass vase. I'd rather see that than fake anything any day.”
“An individual poor person is an isolated island by himself and herself. IT can end that isolation overnight.”
“If we are not able to smile, then the world will not have peace.”
“Everyone thought the acquisition strategy was extremely risky because no one had ever done it successfully. In other words, it was innovative.”
“Before you can inspire with emotion, you must be swamped with it yourself. Before you can move their tears, your own must flow. To convince them, you must yourself, believe.”
“Congress requires states to draw single-member districts.”
“It is always encouraging and kind when people say nice things about my work but I know that it is not me that did it then and it is not me that is doing it now. It is God living in me and for that I will always be grateful.”

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