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“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
― Bernard M. Baruch

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

“It's not what happens to us, but our response to what happens to us that hurts us.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

“At some time in your life, you probably had someone believe in you when you didn't believe in yourself.”
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”
― Corrie ten Boom

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”
― Bob Marley

“Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

“The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence; the past is a place of learning, not a place of living.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

“Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

“أريد أن أستريح ، أتمدد ، أستلقي في الظل وأفكر أو لا أفكر، لا أريد أن أتحرك قط لقد تعبت في حياتي بشكل أكثر من كاف! إي والله أكثر من كاف.”
― غسان كنفاني, رجال في الشمس

“لقد انتهى العمر ولم يعد في القلب طاقه لمزيد من النبض”
― غسان كنفاني, عالم ليس لنا

“قولوا عنى إننى يائس جبان هارب...قولوا عنى حتى إنى خائن! ليس بوسعى أن أكتم الجواب أكثر..إن الحقيقة يا سيدى مروعة, وهى تملؤنى بغزارة حتى لأحس بأننى ذات يوم قد أنفجر من فرط ما عبأتنى..أتسمع يا سيدى؟”
― غسان كنفاني, أرض البرتقال الحزين

“كأن الناس يصيرون عشاقا
لحظة تعارفهم
ثم تتأكد تلك الحقيقة مع الزمن
أو تتلاشى”
― غادة السمان

“في بعض الأحيان قد تكون الحقيقة واضحة كالشمس; ولكن من شدة وضوحها لا نستطيع النظر إليها”
― منذر القباني, حكومة الظل

“يا أقدام الصبر أحملي بقي القليل”
― ابن قيم الجوزية, الفوائد

“يقول المثل الصيني: لتكن قوسك مهيأة، ولكن أجّل إطلاق السهم”
― عبد الله محمد الداوود, متعة الحديث - الجزء الأول