Taryn Jacobs

“Sometimes, now, when she sees how content Pat and Lydia are, she feels like a spent salmon: her work here is done. But other times, honestly, the whole idea of being at peace just pisses her off. At peace? Who but the insane would ever be at peace? What person who has enjoyed life could possibly think one is enough? Who could live even a day and not feel the sweet ache of regret?”
― Jess Walter, Beautiful Ruins

“Most of my own power has come from excellence, not advocacy. My approach is to say to myself, 'Just do better. Be better.' That's not to say there's no bias, no sexism. There is, and it's not good. It's just that for me, the solution of doing better is far more empowering than lamenting one's circumstances.”
― Megyn Kelly, Settle for More

“Dad!' I'd complain when I lost track of what he was saying. 'Speak English.'

'Megyn, I will not lower my vocabulary to meet yours,' he said. 'You must raise yours to meet mine.”
― Megyn Kelly, Settle for More

“When we go to the airport, we have the kids get us to our gate. These little things build confidence. This is not to say Doug and I have it all figured out - far from it. This is just how we approach parenthood and find ways to enjoy one another more.”
― Megyn Kelly, Settle for More