"The worst mistakes I've made have been the ones directed by sweet-natured hopefulness."

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Source : Charles Baxter (2009). “The Feast of Love”, p.31, Vintage

Charles Baxter

#Sweet Quotes #Mistake Quotes #Made Quotes

“I know what I don't want. I don't want to live through somebody else. To do what others expect me to do, be what they think I should be. I have to make my own choices, my own decisions. I have to control my own life, at least as much as any of us can”

Source : Kay Hooper (2016). “What Dreams May Come”, p.47, Loveswept
“Everyone, no matter what their marital circumstance or number of children, can be defenders of the Lordâ€™s plan described in the family proclamation. If it is the Lordâ€™s plan, it should also be our plan!”
“I see tendencies, I see body language.”
“I'm glad that the NSA is trying to find out what the terrorists are up to overseas and in our country. I'm glad that activity is going on, but it is limited to tracking people who are suspected to be terrorists and who they may be talking to... Yes, I am sure that that's what they're doing.”
“We must follow the old authorities and precedents in criminal matters.”
“There's always the cliche of the choir shouting and clapping. OK, you have to do that, but there's also introspective parts, parts where you just follow someone that's preaching. There's lots of different emotions and moods that a service requires.”
“You know how I play it, better safe than sorry 'stead of searching for substance at every single party.”
“Mr Speaker, I smell a rat; I see him forming in the air and darkening the sky; but I will nip him in the bud.”

Source : Attributed

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