"Life takes its own turns, makes its own demands, writes its own story, and along the way, we start to realize we are not the author."

-- Barack Obama

#Inspirational Life Quotes #Writing Quotes #Stories Quotes

“If you do just one thing—make one conscious choice—that can change the world, go organic. Buy organic food. Stop using chemicals and start supporting organic farmers. No other single choice you can make to improve the health of your family and the planet will have greater positive repercussions for our future.”

Source : Maria Rodale (2010). “Organic Manifesto: How Organic Farming Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe”, p.16, Rodale
“What some highbrows call rapport is nothing more than a mild flirtation between photographer and the girl on the other side of the camera. Some models get so professional they can send hours flirting with the camera itself while the poor photographer is reduced to the role of spectator.”
“I'd never join a club that would allow a person like me to become a member.”
“Of course, I'm aware of the animosities destroying brain cells on both sides, and I know all about the obstinacy of the warring parties, their refusal to reach an agreement, their devotion to their own murderous hatred....”

Source : Yasmina Khadra (2005). “The Attack”, Nan A. Talese
“Success has to do with deliberate practice. Practice must be focused, determined, and in an environment where there's feedback.”
“Everything has changed. An interview has become such a confrontational thing. It makes you very defensive.”
“When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder the year I turned 50, it was certainly a shock. But as a journalist, knowing a little bit about a lot of things, I didn't suffer the misconception that depression was all in my head or a mark of poor character. I knew it was a disease, and, like all diseases, was treatable.”

Source : "TAKE ONE STEP: Caring for Depression, with Jane Pauley". www.pbs.org. 2008.
“The harder the fighting and the longer the war, the more the infantry, and in fact all the arms, lean on the gunners.”

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