“There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.'
No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.”
―
No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.”
―
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.”
― Clippings from My Notebook
― Clippings from My Notebook
“There are women who make things better... simply by showing up. There are women who make things happen. There are women who make their way. There are women who make a difference. And women who make us smile. There are women of wit and wisdom who- through strength and courage- make it through. There are women who change the world everyday... Women like you.”
―
―
“If you meet a woman of whatever complexion who sails her life with strength and grace and assurance, talk to her! And what you will find is that there has been a suffering, that at some time she has left herself for hanging dead.”
― Ahab's Wife, or The Star-Gazer
― Ahab's Wife, or The Star-Gazer
Olivia’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Olivia’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Art, Biography, Book Club, Chick-lit, Classics, Contemporary, Crime, Fiction, Historical fiction, History, Mystery, Non-fiction, Poetry, Young-adult, and humor
Polls voted on by Olivia
Lists liked by Olivia











