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“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
― Søren Kierkegaard

“One word
Frees us of all the weight and pain of life:
That word is love.”
― Sophocles

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
― Jane Goodall

“You have set standards for how you want to be treated and what you expect from yourself and for yourself.”
― Iyanla Vanzant, In the Meantime: Finding Yourself and the Love You Want

“We do know that no one gets wise enough to really understand the heart of another, though it is the task of our life to try.”
― Louise Erdrich, The Bingo Palace

“That perfect tranquility of life, which is nowhere to be found but in retreat, a faithful friend and a good library.”
― Aphra Behn, The Lucky Chance

“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.”
― Sir Francis Bacon

“Xavier long-ago recognized the power of his looks and commanding presence and had successfully parlayed it to his advantage throughout his career and writing had been very lucrative for him. Then, he met Pilar, his #1 fanatic fan and the game changed. The shit got real.”
― Electa Rome Parks, These Boots Were Made for Stalking

“He was her life support and she didn’t want to let go for fear of drowning.”
― Electa Rome Parks, These Boots Were Made for Stalking

“These women, your fans read your books, but they really buy into the fantasy that you sell. Sex. You’re a sweet-talking pimp with a pen, paper and PC minus the loud suit, shoes and matching hat.”
― Electa Rome Parks, These Boots Were Made for Stalking

“If his arm sway had been any more pronounced he would have looked like George Jefferson from the 70’s sitcom, The Jefferson’s, entering his deluxe New York apartment on the east side.”
― Brian W. Smith, BOSS (Part 1)

“Martha, this hotel doesn’t pay enough for you to play Wonder Woman. These fools look like they will stuff you in the trash compactor. Take that money, let these Negroes in that room, and stroll your ass down this hall like nothing happened.”
― Brian W. Smith, BOSS (Part 1)

“Carmelo had the conscious of a rattlesnake, but unlike the venomous reptile, he didn’t waste time warning enemies of his presence—he struck first and asked questions later. Many authors at K and E Publishing referred to him as the literary Grim Reaper (had Colby been asked he would have agreed that Carmelo’s presence in his hotel bedroom evoked images of the cloaked skeleton wielding a scythe).”
― Brian W. Smith, BOSS (Part 1)

“And Carmelo, whose ego was bigger than his resume, secretly reveled in his reputation of being a bully. A subtle approach was always his first deal closing strategy.”
― Brian W. Smith, BOSS (Part 1)

“We can only die in the future, I thought; right now we are always alive.”
― Amy Hempel, The Collected Stories

“Sometimes books don't find us until the right time.”
― Gabrielle Zevin, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

“It means he’ll never marry me. He’s happy and satisfied with the way things are, and he’s not compelled to change them.” “And you got all of that from a whistle?”
― Adrienne Thompson, Ain't Nobody

“I was reading.”
― Ghandi

“Hang on to your youthful enthusiasms -- you’ll be able to use them better when you’re older.”
― Seneca

“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire