“He is so brilliant. He shines. He's beautiful with his hands that grab things and his tongue that says things and the way he stands and chews his food for so long, mashing it into a paste before he swallows.”
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
“That which we manifest is before us; we are the creators of our own destiny. Be it through intention or ignorance, our successes and our failures have been brought on by none other than ourselves.”
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
“People are always worried about what's happening next. They often find it difficult to stand still, to occupy the now without worrying about the future. People are generally not satisfied with what they have; they are very concerned with what they are going to have.”
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
“You should shine with all of your light all the time.”
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
“That which is around me does not affect my mood; my mood affects that which is around me.”
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
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