Kierra > Kierra's Quotes

“People tend to complicate their own lives, as if living weren't already complicated enough.”
― Carlos Ruiz Zafón, The Shadow of the Wind

“The trouble is if you don’t spend your life yourself, other people spend it for you.”
― Peter Shaffer, Five Finger Exercise

“Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
― Mary Oliver

“You've got to get obsessed and stay obsessed.”
― John Irving, The Hotel New Hampshire

“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.”
― E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly

“First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered... . Give men your ear, but not your heart. Show respect for those in power, but don't follow them blindly. Judge with logic and reason, but comment not. Consider none your superior whatever their rank or station in life. Treat all fairly, or they will seek revenge. Be careful with your money. Hold fast to your beliefs and others will listen.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“Just like there's always time for pain, there's always time for healing.”
― Jennifer Brown, Hate List

“The words ‘I Love You’ kill, and resurrect millions, in less than a second.”
― Aberjhani, Elemental: The Power of Illuminated Love

“Curiosity is the lust of the mind.”
― Thomas Hobbes

“Lightning makes no sound until it strikes.”
― Martin Luther King Jr., Why We Can't Wait

“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable!”
― Jillian Michaels

“Never knew what a friendship was, Never knew how to really love, You can't be what I need you to, & I don't know why I fuck with you”
― Erykah Badu

“You win a few, you lose a few. Some get rained out. But you got to dress for all of them.”
― Satchel Paige