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“If we are to strive as human beings to gain more wisdom, more kindness and more compassion, we must have the intention to grow as a lotus and open each petal one by one.”
― A Lotus Grows in the Mud
― A Lotus Grows in the Mud
“Brave doesn't mean you're not scared. It means you go on even though you're scared.”
― The Hate U Give
― The Hate U Give
“What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?”
― The Hate U Give
― The Hate U Give
“The key is not to let these things fester. Worst of all, don't revel in being a victim. Don't become comfortable in your misery. Take back control. You may not be able to change what happened, but you can change your perception of it. All you need is the intention, and you have the power to change. Face up to what happened, admit it and try to move on. Through understanding, try to forgive not only yourself but the person who did this to you. This is truly another path to happiness.”
― A Lotus Grows in the Mud
― A Lotus Grows in the Mud
“At an early age I learned that people make mistakes, and you have to decide if their mistakes are bigger than your love for them.”
― The Hate U Give
― The Hate U Give
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