"People can't fly because they don't believe they can. If nobody ever showed people they could swim, everybody'd drown if they were dropped into the water."

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Source : William Wharton (1980). “Birdy”, Avon Books

William Wharton

#Believe Quotes #Water Quotes #People Quotes

“Some lives drift here and there like reeds in a stream, depending on changing currents for their activity. Others are like swimmers knowing the depth of the water. Each stroke helps them onward to a definite objective.”
“It was a mistake," you said. But the cruel thing was, it felt like the mistake was mine, for trusting you.”
“Follow your passion. The rest will attend to itself. If I can do it, anybody can do it. It's possible. And it's your turn. So go for it. It's never too late to become what you always wanted to be in the first place.”
“I believe death is only a door. One closes, and another opens. If I were to imagine heaven, I would imagine a door opening. And he would be waiting for me there.”
“We sometimes underestimate the influence of little things”
“Whatever labels are being pinned on me have nothing to do with me.”
“My people are scared of the air around them, they always have an excuse not to fight for freedom,”
“And it's not just a matter of you hurting me. I will hurt you too, even if I don't want to, I'm not the girl you think I am. And you will remember this conversation , and wish that you'd listened to me.”

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