Angie

“I wish I could somehow recover all those years I wasted waiting around for him to deal with his issues.” Save yourself that sadness if you can, by insisting on nothing less than complete respect.”
― Lundy Bancroft, Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

“And still the bird sings as if to say that delight is easy, for those who desire it.”
― Philippa Gregory, The White Queen

“I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among my people,” said Schwab, “the greatest asset I possess, and the way to develop the best that is in a person is by appreciation and encouragement. “There is nothing else that so kills the ambitions of a person as criticisms from superiors. I never criticize anyone. I believe in giving a person incentive to work. So I am anxious to praise but loath to find fault. If I like anything, I am hearty in my approbation and lavish in my praise.”
― Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends & Influence People