I think we’ve lost touch with the idea that speaking honestly and openly about who we are, about what we’re feeling, and about our experiences (good and bad) is the definition of courage.
“She was in a book club?” said Poppy. “Everyone’s in a book club.” “Like with wine?” Poppy was intrigued. “It’s not a book club if there isn’t wine.”
― This Is How It Always Is
― This Is How It Always Is
“If you don’t worry about something until it’s already a problem,” said Rosie, “that’s not worry. That’s observation.”
― This Is How It Always Is
― This Is How It Always Is
“The heart of compassion is really acceptance. The better we are at accepting ourselves and others, the more compassionate we become. Well, it’s difficult to accept people when they are hurting us or taking advantage of us or walking all over us. This research has taught me that if we really want to practice compassion, we have to start by setting boundaries and holding people accountable for their behavior.”
― The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
― The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
“Why was I born so attractive?” “Because everyone would have throttled you within the first five minutes otherwise,” said her necromancer.”
― Gideon the Ninth
― Gideon the Ninth
“Treat your body carefully. Take care of it. Don’t let anyone abuse it, and don’t abuse it yourself. Every inch of your skin I made diligently; months I slaved over you. You are my masterpiece.”
― Love and Other Words
― Love and Other Words
Literary Alliance
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The Literary Alliance is an online book club run by Kylie, Krystle and Brianna. We read one book each month, focusing on minority voices or minority s ...more
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