Category: Quotes

“The truth is humbling, terrifying, and often exhilarating, it blows the doors off the hinges and fills the world with fresh air.” – Augusten Burroughs

“To free us from expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves — there lies the great, the singular power of self-respect.” – Joan Didion

“What’s terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don’t need love when you do; or you like your work when you know quite well you’re capable of better.” – Doris Lessing

“Watching great people do what you love is a good way to start learning how to do it yourself.” – Amy Poehler

“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.” – Lao-Tzu

“Each one of us matters, has a role to play, and makes a difference. Each one of us must take responsibility for our own lives, and above all, show respect and love for living things around us, especially each other.” – Jane Goodall

“I think there’s just one kind of folks. folks.” – Harper Lee

“What I want is so simple I can’t almost say it: elementary kindness.” – Barbara Kingsolver

“It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” – Kahlil Gibran

“Love is divine only and difficult always.” – Toni Morrison, Paradise