“Nobody holds a good opinion of a man who holds a low opinion of himself.”
― Orley Farm
― Orley Farm
“all streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. humility gives it its power. if you want to govern the people, you must place yourself below them. if you want to lead the people, you must learn how to follow them.”
― Tao Te Ching
― Tao Te Ching
“New friends can often have a better time together than old friends.”
― Tender Is the Night
― Tender Is the Night
“You, of all people, deserve a happy ending. Despite everything that happened to you, you aren't bitter. You aren't cold. You've just retreated a little and been shy, and that's okay. If I were a fairy godmother, I would give you your heart's desire in an istant. And I would wipe away your tears and tell you not to cry.
-Rachel to Julia”
― Gabriel's Inferno
-Rachel to Julia”
― Gabriel's Inferno
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