Colleen Browne

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Colleen’s Quotes

“Notice that all those who have made a deep impression on the world, and have shone most brightly have been men who lived in a dark day.”
― Dwight L. Moody, The Overcoming Life and Other Sermons

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“I am still committed to the idea that the ability to think for one’s self depends upon one’s mastery of the language,”
― Joan Didion, Slouching Towards Bethlehem: Essays

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“Love is not a weakness. It's the bravest act of our lives.”
― Georgia Scott, American Girl: Memories That Made Me

tags: brave-hearts, commitment, love

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“he makes my heart flutter like a clean sheet on a long line.”
― Jojo Moyes, The Giver of Stars

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“Joy has little to do with the circumstance of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.”
― Russell M. Nelson

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More of Colleen’s quotes…

The Liberal Politics & Current Events Book Club — 986 members — last activity Feb 12, 2023 06:02PM
Do you enjoy keeping up with politics? Are you interested in current events and contemporary history? Do you consider yourself leftist, liberal, socia ...more

Non Fiction Book Club — 5148 members — last activity 23 hours, 49 min ago
This group is for anyone who enjoys Non Fiction. Genres discussed here include Histories, Autobiographies, Biographies, Memoirs, Science and Technolog ...more

Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die — 22423 members — last activity Jul 23, 2026 02:27PM
For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more

Goodreads Ireland — 2179 members — last activity Jul 20, 2026 11:01AM
Welcome to Goodreads Ireland, a bookgroup for people from, or just interested in Ireland and Irish literature. Please introduce yourself in the Introd ...more