“When I say it’s you I like, I’m talking about that part of you that knows that life is far more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. That deep part of you that allows you to stand for those things without which humankind cannot survive. Love that conquers hate, peace that rises triumphant over war, and justice that proves more powerful than greed.” ―Fred Rogers
Quotes
There Are Two Kinds Of Talent
“There are two kinds of talent, man-made talent and God-given talent. With man-made talent you have to work very hard. With God-given talent, you just touch it up once in a while.” -Pearl Bailey
The Most Powerful Lesson…
“The most powerful lesson I’ve learned in life is to never act like someone you’re not. Not only will people know that you’re being fake, but you’re also fooling yourself by thinking that the REAL you isn’t good enough.” —Anthony Gucciardi
Friendship Marks A Life…
“Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love. Love risks degenerating into obsession, friendship is never anything but sharing.” ―Elie Wiesel
It’s A Funny Thing About Life…
“It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” ―Germany Kent
Medium Clever
“Medium clever,” Simon acknowledged. “Like a cross between George Clooney in Ocean’s Eleven and those MythBusters guys, but, you know, better-looking.”
“I’m always so glad I have no idea what you’re vacantly chattering about,” said Jace. “It fills me with a sense of peace and well-being.” ―Cassandra Clare, City of Fallen Angels
Every Memory…
“Every memory was valuable; even the bad ones.” ―Cassandra Clare
Accept
“Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.” –Unknown Quote Origins
P.S. Just discovered I’ve used this quote before. You can click on the post linked to this one. I found the person it belongs to. 🙂
If You Really Love Something
“If you really love something, you never try to keep it the way it is forever. You have to let it be free to change.” ―Cassandra Clare, City of Ashes, page 441
When We Lay The Soil of Our Hard Lives Open…
“When we lay the soil of our hard lives open to the rain of grace and let joy penetrate our cracked and dry places, let joy soak into our broken skin and deep crevices, life grows. How can this not be the best thing for the world? For us?” ―Ann Voskamp
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 