Joyce

“Truly powerful people don't explain why they want respect. They simply don't engage someone who doesn't give it to them.”
― Sherry Argov, Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl―A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship

“Peace begins
When expectation ends.”
― Sri Chinmoy, Perfection and transcendence

“It’s hard. We’re taught that in life, we should try to look on the bright side, to be optimistic. Not in this case. In this case, look on the dark side. Assume rejection first. Assume you’re the rule, not the exception. It’s intoxicatingly liberating.”
― Liz Tuccillo, He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys

“An excuse is a polite rejection. Men are not afraid of 'ruining the friendship.”
― Greg Behrendt, He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys