“We are each the authors of our own lives, Emma. We live in what we have created. There is no way to shift the blame and no one else to accept the accolades.”
― A Woman of Substance
― A Woman of Substance
“I think I’m greedy, but I’m not greedy for money - I think that can be a burden - I’m greedy for an exciting life.”
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“To this generation I would say:
Memorize some bit of verse of truth or beauty.”
― Spoon River Anthology
Memorize some bit of verse of truth or beauty.”
― Spoon River Anthology
“Ghosts don't haunt us. That's not how it works. They're present among us because we won't let go of them.”
― M is for Malice
― M is for Malice
“This is a good sign, having a broken heart. It means we have tried for something.”
― Eat, Pray, Love
― Eat, Pray, Love
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