Molly

“It’s not a crime to feel joy”
― Rebecca Ross, Divine Rivals

“This is the greatest wisdom—to seek the kingdom of heaven through contempt of the world.”
― Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ

“Contradicting everything our culture tells us, it turns out the prerequisite for real love is self-forgetfulness, not self-love.”
― Allie Beth Stuckey, You're Not Enough (and That's Ok): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love

“I’m sure you have the discipline within yourself to do anything you want, if you are prepared to exert it.” Mr. Ryder looked thoughtful. “Perhaps. I am not so sure. You are probably right that I could do it. It is rather a question of whether I wish to.” “If that is the case, then you are sadly condemned to stay as you are,” observed Mary a little tartly, “for where there is no willingness to make an effort, there is usually little likelihood of success.”
― Janice Hadlow, The Other Bennet Sister