"She realized that being starved for words was the same as being starved for food, because both left a hollow place inside you, a place you needed filled to make it through another day. Rachel remembered how growing up she’d thought living on a farm with just a father was as lonely as you could be. (130)"

-- Ron Rash

#Lonely Quotes #Growing Up Quotes #Father Quotes

“Happiness and depression cannot blossom on the same vine. Some people affirm their woes and beg for sympathy. Others, unfortunately, cast gloom wherever they go. These poor souls were born sick and tired.”
“If the government can't get the economy moving again, they have a lot of fundamental problems.”

Source : Source: www.pbs.org
“I never want to sell my soul for something I don't believe in. Because guess what? Somebody somewhere in the world would have believed in that part and should be playing it - who am I to not allow that person that opportunity?”
“These issues that exist among people that we are Iranian and what we need to do for Iran are not correct; these issues are not correct. This issue, which is perhaps being discussed everywhere, regarding paying attention to nation and nationality is nonsense in Islam and is against Islam. One of the things that the designers of Imperialism and their agents have promoted is the idea of nation and nationality.”
“We have Kenjii. We have my cell phone. Since we aren't officially dating, I'm sure you'll agree that's all the protection we need.”
“There are mornings when everything brims with promise, even my empty cup.”

Source : Jim Harrison, Ted Kooser (2003). “Braided Creek: a conversation in poetry”, Copper Canyon Pr
“In France, everybody realized that God exists, and that he is back in the French international team. God is back, there is little left to say.”
“I donâ€™t regret any of the decisions Iâ€™ve made in my life. Because with every choice Iâ€™ve made, Iâ€™ve learned something new.”

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