Denise Long

“We do not have the right to feel helpless. We must help ourselves. After destiny has delivered what it delivers, we are responsible for our lives.”
― Cheryl Strayed, Brave Enough: A Collection of Inspirational Quotes

“Strategic and coy are for jackasses. Be brave. Be authentic.”
― Cheryl Strayed, Brave Enough: A Collection of Inspirational Quotes

“YOU don’t have to get a job that makes others feel comfortable about what they perceive as your success. You don’t have to explain what you plan to do with your life. You don’t have to justify your education by demonstrating its financial rewards. You don’t have to maintain an impeccable credit score. Anyone who expects you to do any of those things has no sense of history or economics or science or the arts. You have to pay your own electric bill. You have to be kind. You have to give it all you’ve got. You have to find people who love you truly and love them back with the same truth. But that’s all.”
― Cheryl Strayed, Brave Enough: A Mini Instruction Manual for the Soul

“Hello, fear. Thank you for being here. You’re my indication that I’m doing what I need to do.”
― Cheryl Strayed, Brave Enough: A Collection of Inspirational Quotes