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"We need the Fallen Legion, I said without preamble, trying to catch my breath after running after her.'And I need an evil-proof bubble to put Jules in, Firen said dryly.'That'll teach me to start off a conversation with a demand, I grumbled."

"We need the Fallen Legion, I said without preamble, trying to catch my breath after running after her.'And I need an evil-proof bubble to put Jules in, Firen said dryly.'That'll teach me to start off a conversation with a demand, I grumbled."

Laura Kreitzer, American Author

Desire, Strategy, Conflict, Teamwork, Humor

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"I wanted to protect her, and, if I couldn't do that, I'd at least be there for her. (Eric)"

"I wanted to protect her, and, if I couldn't do that, I'd at least be there for her. (Eric)"

Shannon A. Thompson, American Author

Loyalty, Protection, Love, Responsibility

27

"The process of learning requires not only hearing and applying but also forgetting and then remembering again."

"The process of learning requires not only hearing and applying but also forgetting and then remembering again."

John Gray, American Author

Learning, Hearing

27

$"We imagined we knew everything the other thought, even when we did not necessarily want to know it, but in fact, I have come to see, we knew not the smallest fraction of what there was to know."$

"We imagined we knew everything the other thought, even when we did not necessarily want to know it, but in fact, I have come to see, we knew not the smallest fraction of what there was to know."

Joan Didion, American Author

Self-Improvement, Understanding, Knowledge, Observation, Communication

27

"The future will be what it will, and fretting about it will only make your fears more likely to come true."

"The future will be what it will, and fretting about it will only make your fears more likely to come true."

Christopher Paolini, American Author

Philosophy, Future, Truth, Fear, Observation

27

"I must keep my head and not give in to desire, for desire is what causes women to drown."

"I must keep my head and not give in to desire, for desire is what causes women to drown."

Alice Hoffman, American Author

Ethics, Desire, Discipline, Observation, Truth

27

"Letting there be room for not knowing is the most important thing of all. When there's a big disappointment, we don't know if that's the end of the story. It may just be the beginning of a great adventure. Life is like that. We don't know anything. We call something bad; we call it good. But really we just don't know."

"Letting there be room for not knowing is the most important thing of all. When there's a big disappointment, we don't know if that's the end of the story. It may just be the beginning of a great adventure. Life is like that. We don't know anything. We call something bad; we call it good. But really we just don't know."

Pema Chodron, American Author

Wisdom, Uncertainty, Hope, Adventure, Acceptance

27

"Sensitive people either love deeply or they regret deeply. There really is no middle ground because they live in passionate extremes."

"Sensitive people either love deeply or they regret deeply. There really is no middle ground because they live in passionate extremes."

Shannon L. Alder, American Author

Life, Emotion, Love, Regret, Passion

27

"Divorced from ethics, leadership is reduced to management and politics to mere technique."

"Divorced from ethics, leadership is reduced to management and politics to mere technique."

James MacGregor Burns, American Author

Leadership, Politics, Management, Ethics

27

"Nobody had forgotten anything here. In Berlin, you had to wrestle with the past, you had to build on the ruins, inside them. It wasn't like America where we scraped the earth clean, thinking we could start again every time."

"Nobody had forgotten anything here. In Berlin, you had to wrestle with the past, you had to build on the ruins, inside them. It wasn't like America where we scraped the earth clean, thinking we could start again every time."

Janet Fitch, American Author

Vision, Clarity, Future, Insight, Goal

27

"You are here and you can't escape it. Thoughts about why you came to be here and a poor - me mentality will not help you to resolve the situation. You cannot avoid being here now, in this present moment, in this unfortunate predicament. Your choices, lack of choices, or accidental events, have led you to this moment. That cannot be changed no matter how much you think about it. The only things that can be changed in this present moment are your thoughts and actions right now. Take a deep breath and totally accept this moment."

"You are here and you can't escape it. Thoughts about why you came to be here and a poor - me mentality will not help you to resolve the situation. You cannot avoid being here now, in this present moment, in this unfortunate predicament. Your choices, lack of choices, or accidental events, have led you to this moment. That cannot be changed no matter how much you think about it. The only things that can be changed in this present moment are your thoughts and actions right now. Take a deep breath and totally accept this moment."

Gudjon Bergmann, Icelandic Author

Acceptance, Present, Awareness, Mindfulness

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"First have being in your mind. Make real in your mind then bring that being into reality. The genius is he who sees what is not yet and causes it to come to be."

"First have being in your mind. Make real in your mind then bring that being into reality. The genius is he who sees what is not yet and causes it to come to be."

Peter Nivio Zarlenga, American Author

Genius, Being, Causes, First

27

"But despite the fact that life is full of risk, yet without taking risk, we stand a greater risk."

"But despite the fact that life is full of risk, yet without taking risk, we stand a greater risk."

Sunday Adelaja, Nigerian Author

Boldness, Risk, Life, Challenge, Courage

27

"Any time a beloved character is killed off, it affects the audience in a very powerful way, especially in a series."

"Any time a beloved character is killed off, it affects the audience in a very powerful way, especially in a series."

Darynda Jones, American Author

Literature, Storytelling, Emotion, Impact, Audience

27

"Very few tyrants argued for the slavery of the masses. Instead, they argued for their right to protect the people from themselves."

"Very few tyrants argued for the slavery of the masses. Instead, they argued for their right to protect the people from themselves."

A.E. Samaan, American Author

Politics, Power, Control, Freedom

27

"The road to spiritual enlightenment is an individual experience. The spiritual leader, guru, master or teacher is only a portion of that journey. Eventually, one must 'leave the nest so that they are not limited by the master/student relationship. True advancement begins when the student gains confidence as a practitioner of self-awareness. This can only be done without the constraints of another's journey, such as the master or teacher."

"The road to spiritual enlightenment is an individual experience. The spiritual leader, guru, master or teacher is only a portion of that journey. Eventually, one must 'leave the nest so that they are not limited by the master/student relationship. True advancement begins when the student gains confidence as a practitioner of self-awareness. This can only be done without the constraints of another's journey, such as the master or teacher."

Gary Hopkins, American Author

Spirit, Spiritual, Awareness, Growth, Independence

27

"Give life a purpose to pursue."

"Give life a purpose to pursue."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

Life, Purpose, Destination, Journey

27

"What is man but an illusion perceiving itself in a nested hierarchy of holographic information."

"What is man but an illusion perceiving itself in a nested hierarchy of holographic information."

R. A. Delmonico, American Author

Man, Existence, Illusion, Consciousness, Reality

27

"An apology can be a wonderful thing so long as it is infrequent and from the heart. However, beware of the person who justifies bad behavior with apologies. For them it is a means to an end, and quite often at your expense."

"An apology can be a wonderful thing so long as it is infrequent and from the heart. However, beware of the person who justifies bad behavior with apologies. For them it is a means to an end, and quite often at your expense."

Gary Hopkins, American Author

Apology, Sincerity, Behavior, Trust

27

"Peace is obtained by war."

"Peace is obtained by war."

Cornelius Nepos, Roman Author

27

"Just everything else, Mum. I just have everything else from you."

"Just everything else, Mum. I just have everything else from you."

Fredrik Backman, Swedish Author

Family, Love, Memory, Connection

27

"Judges don't age; time decorates them."

"Judges don't age; time decorates them."

Enid Bagnold, British Author

Time, Age, Judges

27

"What are you thinking, Amy? How are you feeling? Who are you? What have we ddone to each other? What will we do?"

"What are you thinking, Amy? How are you feeling? Who are you? What have we ddone to each other? What will we do?"

Gillian Flynn, American Author

Emotion, Identity, Thought, Feelings, Relationship

27

"Electronic aids, particularly domestic computers, will help the inner migration, the opting out of reality. Reality is no longer going to be the stuff out there, but the stuff inside your head. It's going to be commercial and nasty at the same time."

"Electronic aids, particularly domestic computers, will help the inner migration, the opting out of reality. Reality is no longer going to be the stuff out there, but the stuff inside your head. It's going to be commercial and nasty at the same time."

J. G. Ballard, British Author

Time, Computers, Help, Reality

27

"How to raise sons who respect women:Never give them the opportunity to see you disrespect yourself."

"How to raise sons who respect women:Never give them the opportunity to see you disrespect yourself."

Alfa H, American Author

Parenting, Respect, Discipline, Values

27

"Firen didn't waste any time setting up the meeting with Egnatious. The following day she was in such a rush to tell me about it that she burst into my room without knocking and found Andrew and me in an intimate and compromising position reminiscent of the game Twister. Also, I cannot confirm or deny if there was food involved. Let's just say I toppled over in embarrassment, taking Andrew down with me in a great heap. Firen didn't fare any better, as she nearly knocked herself out when she ran into the doorframe in an attempt to escape. We were both scarred for life, especially after Firen apologized for walking in on our 'naked fun time, which was apparently what Joseph called it. There were some things people should never know, and that was one of them."

"Firen didn't waste any time setting up the meeting with Egnatious. The following day she was in such a rush to tell me about it that she burst into my room without knocking and found Andrew and me in an intimate and compromising position reminiscent of the game Twister. Also, I cannot confirm or deny if there was food involved. Let's just say I toppled over in embarrassment, taking Andrew down with me in a great heap. Firen didn't fare any better, as she nearly knocked herself out when she ran into the doorframe in an attempt to escape. We were both scarred for life, especially after Firen apologized for walking in on our 'naked fun time, which was apparently what Joseph called it. There were some things people should never know, and that was one of them."

Laura Kreitzer, American Author

Authenticity, Humor, Social, Interaction, Embarrassment

27

"Press on! for in the grave there is no work and no device. Press on! while yet you may."

"Press on! for in the grave there is no work and no device. Press on! while yet you may."

Nathaniel Parker Willis, American Author

Work, Grave, May, Press

27

"Christians are called to be history makers on the earth."

"Christians are called to be history makers on the earth."

Sunday Adelaja, Nigerian Author

Impact, Christians, History Makers, Earth, Purpose

27

"We have to make sure we have done our part then he will come and help us."

"We have to make sure we have done our part then he will come and help us."

Sunday Adelaja, Nigerian Author

Collaboration, Responsibility, God, Effort, Partnership

27

"You benefit at a different time, from when you planted seeds for success. Learn patience. But be persistent. It's important for success. Use perseverance and dedicate yourself to your top goals."

"You benefit at a different time, from when you planted seeds for success. Learn patience. But be persistent. It's important for success. Use perseverance and dedicate yourself to your top goals."

Mark F. LaMoure, American Author

Patience, Success, Time, Effort

27

"I stroked Eric's hair, tucking some behind his ear. His eyes on mine were intent, and I knew he was waiting for me to speak. 'I wish, ' I said, 'I could save orgasms in a jar for when i need them, because I think I had a few extra.' Eric's eyes widened, and all of a sudden he roared with laughter. (Dead to the World)"

"I stroked Eric's hair, tucking some behind his ear. His eyes on mine were intent, and I knew he was waiting for me to speak. 'I wish, ' I said, 'I could save orgasms in a jar for when i need them, because I think I had a few extra.' Eric's eyes widened, and all of a sudden he roared with laughter. (Dead to the World)"

Charlaine Harris, American Author

Faith, Spiritual, Trust, Hope, Prayer

27

"An innate, typically fixed pattern of behaviour is our instinct. A sense of intuitive thought/feeling. An urge, an inner prompting, a drive, a compulsion. That quirky urge, that little voice inside you, those gut feelings is what emerges naturally within you in a particular situation to react with outer world. Every instinct is an impulse. Feel it, trust it, follow it, because when you've whittled down your options and are stuck at a crossroads, that is what gets you through it! That good old instinct feeling."

"An innate, typically fixed pattern of behaviour is our instinct. A sense of intuitive thought/feeling. An urge, an inner prompting, a drive, a compulsion. That quirky urge, that little voice inside you, those gut feelings is what emerges naturally within you in a particular situation to react with outer world. Every instinct is an impulse. Feel it, trust it, follow it, because when you've whittled down your options and are stuck at a crossroads, that is what gets you through it! That good old instinct feeling."

Angie karan, British Author

Intuition, Instinct, Decision, Trust

27

"Every sacrifice I make is for the good of my Clan - and for the other Clans around the lake. Even if that means sacrificing myself."

"Every sacrifice I make is for the good of my Clan - and for the other Clans around the lake. Even if that means sacrificing myself."

Erin Hunter, British Author

War, Sacrifice, Loyalty, Honor, Responsibility

27

"Cheese is milk's leap toward immortality."

"Cheese is milk's leap toward immortality."

Cliff Fadiman, American Author

Food, Immortality

27

"For my eightieth year warns me to pack up my baggage before I leave life."

"For my eightieth year warns me to pack up my baggage before I leave life."

Marcus Terentius Varro, Roman Author

27

"One of the first actions we take at Passages is to ruthlessly scrutinize, always under a doctor's supervision and care, the specific necessity of any mind - altering or mood - altering medications that our clients are taking. As soon as any non essential drugs are out of their systems, the feelings they were trying to suppress usually emerge. When that happens, we can see what symptoms the client was masking with drugs or alcohol."

"One of the first actions we take at Passages is to ruthlessly scrutinize, always under a doctor's supervision and care, the specific necessity of any mind - altering or mood - altering medications that our clients are taking. As soon as any non essential drugs are out of their systems, the feelings they were trying to suppress usually emerge. When that happens, we can see what symptoms the client was masking with drugs or alcohol."

Chris Prentiss, American Author

Recovery, Healing, Truth, Addiction

27

"When the Promise of American life is conceived as a national ideal, whose fulfillment is a matter of artful and laborious work, the effect thereof is substantially to identify the national purpose with the social problem."

"When the Promise of American life is conceived as a national ideal, whose fulfillment is a matter of artful and laborious work, the effect thereof is substantially to identify the national purpose with the social problem."

Herbert Croly, American Author

Life, Work, Purpose

27

"One of the first steps to successful leadership is to always forget your age and remember your dream regularly."

"One of the first steps to successful leadership is to always forget your age and remember your dream regularly."

Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanaian Author

Leadership, Age, Dreams, Purpose

26

"But what is more to the point is my belief that the habit of writing thus for my own eye only is good practice. It loosens the ligaments. Never mind the misses and the stumbles."

"But what is more to the point is my belief that the habit of writing thus for my own eye only is good practice. It loosens the ligaments. Never mind the misses and the stumbles."

Virginia Woolf, British Author

Writing, Practice, Creativity, Improvement

26

"That's one of those questions that you think of a better answer for five minutes after you've answered it."

"That's one of those questions that you think of a better answer for five minutes after you've answered it."

S. A. Tawks, British Author

Regret, Question, Answers, Reflection, Thought

26

"He loved her for being so beautiful, and he hated her for it. He loved how she put shiny stuff on her lips for him, and he also reviled her for it. He wanted her to walk home alone, and he wanted to run after her and grab her up before she could take another step."

"He loved her for being so beautiful, and he hated her for it. He loved how she put shiny stuff on her lips for him, and he also reviled her for it. He wanted her to walk home alone, and he wanted to run after her and grab her up before she could take another step."

Ann Brashares, American Author

Obsession, Love, Hate, Conflict, Desire

26

"Your inner "I" somehow knows the purpose of your existence."

"Your inner "I" somehow knows the purpose of your existence."

Sunday Adelaja, Nigerian Author

Insight, Intuition, Purpose, Existence, Faith

26

"To the infinite, all finites are equal."

"To the infinite, all finites are equal."

Mark Batterson, American Author

Metaphysics, Infinity, Equality, Perspective, Philosophy

26

"If you want to lead people, but you have problems in being authentic, you ve lost."

"If you want to lead people, but you have problems in being authentic, you ve lost."

Alin Sav, Romanian Author

Authenticity, Leadership, Truth, Failure

26

"Shall there be truth between us, as two men? Not as friends, but as enemies and equals?"

"Shall there be truth between us, as two men? Not as friends, but as enemies and equals?"

Stephen King, American Author

Ethics, Truth, Equality, Honor, Respect

26

"All endeavor calls for the ability to tramp the last mile, shape the last plan, endure the last hours toil. The fight to the finish spirit is the one... characteristic we must posses if we are to face the future as finishers."

"All endeavor calls for the ability to tramp the last mile, shape the last plan, endure the last hours toil. The fight to the finish spirit is the one... characteristic we must posses if we are to face the future as finishers."

Henry David Thoreau, American Author

Strength, Ability, Fight, Future, Spirit

26

"Hard to grasp democracy without free will."

"Hard to grasp democracy without free will."

Toba Beta, Indonesian Author

Politics, Truth, Wisdom, Democracy, Power

26

"You must not under any pretense allow your mind to dwell on any thought that is not positive, constructive, optimistic, kind."

"You must not under any pretense allow your mind to dwell on any thought that is not positive, constructive, optimistic, kind."

Emmet Fox, American Author

Thought, Positive, Mind

26

"Nothing is more important than living an important life."

"Nothing is more important than living an important life."

M.F. Moonzajer, Afghan Author

Purpose, Life, Importance, Meaning

26

"Smiling is truly one of the most generous gifts you can give to another. You never know when your smile may inspire the sad, encourage the hopeless, heal a heart, or change someone's world for the better."

"Smiling is truly one of the most generous gifts you can give to another. You never know when your smile may inspire the sad, encourage the hopeless, heal a heart, or change someone's world for the better."

Susan C. Young, American Author

Smile, Happiness, Inspirational, Power, Truth

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