Strengh Quotes

“I was so angry with him, but part of me felt exhilarated by his sheer cockiness. Even under the influence of God knows how many rounds of drinks at Dave’s, Wild Bill still had enough charisma to charm away any negative thoughts.

He never taught me to ride a bike, bandaged a skinned knee, or comforted me over bullies teasing me for wearing Salvation Army clothes. But Wild Bill was my dad. And that was enough.
We both erupted into laughter as I wrapped my arms around him, breathing in the distinctive scent belonging only to Dad.”
― Samantha Hart, Blind Pony: As True A Story As I Can Tell

“you have only scratched the surface
of what you’re capable of
there are decades
of victories ahead of you”
― Rupi Kaur, Home Body

“Never let your desire to have an accepting heart towards others keep you from your strong boundaries. The hurricane may come blasting at our door; yet it doesn’t mean we have to invite it in for tea. Sometimes, it’s important to recognize that the hurricane is a powerful and damaging storm, not a light spring shower.”
― Alaric Hutchinson, Living Peace: Essential Teachings For Enriching Life

“i am not a victim of my life
what i went through
pulled a warrior out of me
and it is my greatest honor to be her”
― Rupi Kaur, Home Body

“May we all grow up to be strong like her”
― Kelli Estes, Today We Go Home

“the way we rise
from every sorrow in life
is the most gorgeous thing i’ve seen”
― Rupi Kaur, Home Body

“break down
every door they built
to keep you out
and bring all your people with you
- storm”
― Rupi Kaur, Home Body

“there are days
when the light flickers
and then i remember
i am the light
i go in and
switch it back on
- power”
― Rupi Kaur, Home Body

“Of course I cannot break through the wall by battering my head against it if I really have not the strength to knock it down, but I am not going to be reconciled to it simply because it is a stone wall and I have not the strength.”
― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Notes from Underground