Crystal
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“I've squeezed as many bookcases in this tiny space as possible. Being surrounded by books and magazines makes me feel calm. It makes the room seem wrapped in a layer of protection. As if nothing or no one can get to me.”
― The Dangerous Art of Blending In
― The Dangerous Art of Blending In
“I look at it this way - I don't ever want to apologize for something i've said, but I want to be gracious enough to be ready to apologize if I ever need to. My answers to those questions have come gradually and after some trial and error. In my own life, personally and professionally, I've realized that being civil is an active decision that I get to choose to make several times a day. That's why I believe there's hope - civility is not extinct. It is a choice.”
― And the Good News Is...: Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side
― And the Good News Is...: Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side
“A story told today can be treasured by a heart that starts beating a hundred years from now.”
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“Heaven is a place where all the dogs you've ever loved come to greet you.”
― Pet Humor!
― Pet Humor!
“I worry about how aggressive and vicious our discourse has become. I don’t think all is lost, however. I believe that there are ways that we can get our public debates back on track, because civility and manners are a matter of choice.”
― And the Good News Is...: Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side
― And the Good News Is...: Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side
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