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Mostly-slow training also does a better job of strengthening the parts of the brain where tolerance for suffering resides.

In contrast, low-intensity, high-volume training teaches the mind to accept that it might as well make peace with its suffering because it won’t end anytime soon.

I hate seeing you this way, Jelly. You are in your old pattern of falling in love with men who will never notice or return it. Don’t think I’ve forgotten that ancient bookbinder. - Lizzie

You told me you will never ever marry me. That is what you believe, to the very core of your being. And I am beginning to think I should listen to you. But please know this. You are my perfect match. Every inch and every stitch. Trust me, I made sure of it.

Believe me, Angelina, I wish the rest of my story could be written with you. - Will

His arms hugged her, tighter-tighter-tighter. Was this emotion, or his newfound strength? To have someone hold her so desperately was worth having no air in her lungs. They fit together exquisitely, tall and small.

Will gave his assessment. “Your true intellectual capabilities, directed solely to your own interests, would be a far more fulfilling use of your talent and creativity. What is your ambition, beyond spending money and pursuing the goal of being adored?”

I’m not sure. Normal isn’t like a weather; you can’t expect normal. You can’t even make normal. From what I can tell, normal may not exist.

“I’m speaking of fixing us, Mr.Roth-our mistakes. Nature works on a higher intellectual plane. We can learn more, we can go further, but to accomplish this, we must throw open the doors, too many brilliant minds are kept from scientific research thanks to ignorant biases like gender and race. It infuriates me and it should infuriate you. Science has big problems to solve.

“- that to improve things, we should pray. But the truth is, we are very much responsible for the badness in the world. And we have the power to fix it.”

“I agree that society leaves much to be desired, but when it. Ones to religion, I tend to think it humbled us - teaches us our place in the world.”
“Really? She said, surprised. “ I think it lets us off the hook. I think it teaches us that nothing is really our fault; that something or someone else is pulling the strings; that ultimately, we’re not to blame for the way things are;

“Feeling like one doesn’t fit is a horrible feeling,” she continued, unruffled. “Humans naturally want to belong - its part of our biology. But our society makes us feel that we’re never good enough to belong. Do you know what I mean, Phil? Because we measure ourselves against useless yardsticks of sex, race, religion, politics, schools. Even height and weight-“

“Tired? Busy? Probably going to argue you don’t have time.”
“Because I don’t.”
“Who does? Being an adult is overrated, don’t you think?” He said. “Just as you solve one problem, ten more pull up.” - Dr. Mason

“Take a moment for yourself,” Harriet said. “Every day.”
“A moment.”
“A moment where you are your own priority. Just you. Not your baby, not your work, not your dead Mr. Evans, not your filthy house, not anything. Just you. Elizabeth Zott. Whatever you need, whatever you want, whatever you seek, reconnect with it in that moment. Then recommit.”

“Before I go, Elizabeth, can I offer just one bit of advice?” Harriet began. “Actually no, I won’t. I hate getting advice, especially unsolicited advice.” she turned to the ruddy color. “Do you hate advice givers? I do. They have a way of making one feel inadequate. And the advice is usually lousy.” - Harriet Sloane

She nodded, imagining a newly orphaned boy trying to convince himself of a brighter future. That had to be a special brand of bravery, for a child to endure the worst, and despite every law in the universe and all evidence to the contrary, decide the next day might be better.

Calvin let loose a long, low whistle. When one is raised on a steady diet of sorrow, it’s hard to imagine that others might have had an even larger serving.

“One thing I’ve learned, Calvin: people will always yearn for a simple solution to their complicated problems. It’s a lot easier to have faith in something you can’t see, can’t touch, can’t explain, and can’t change, rather than to have faith in something you actually can.” She sighed. “One’s self, I mean.” She tensed her stomach.

“Be brave and do what is right. For the weary and the frightened, create a paradise on the cold bones of this earth.” - Lady Kang

“We must learn to embrace the new seasons in our lives. There is a season to gain, a season to lose; a season for peace, a season for war; a season to laugh, a season to mourn, and to betray. As for me, I long for change,” she added in a whisper. “I will soon be sent to a better place - my real home.”

“Whether you are the sun, the earth, or the moon, you are as capable girl. To me. Your mind, somehow, can grasp the chaotic threads of this case. There aren’t too many like you, Damo Seol. Man or woman.”

He smiled, but it was a sad smile. It was as though, all along, he’d considered me too young to understand the weight of loyalty. Too young to understand the terrible weight of my promise. But I understood, and I would prove it to him.

“In life, bad times come,” he says after a beat. “I know that because of all those years of bullying. I always told myself that I can’t control what other people say or do, but I can control me. What I do. How I feel. So, you have to make the most of the good times. What I’m really scared of is regret. Life is too short to sit on the sidelines. I think you should go for what you want.” - Jack

Could it be that Jack’s an… adult, too? Most men I’ve ever met were man-boys. Second-stage larvae who hold grudges.

We’ve been programmed to believe that someday Prince Charming will just waltz into our life. Slay the dragon or whatever. But what if Prince Charming never arrives? We need to be able to save ourselves.

Only you can make yourself happy. No one else can do that. Stop trying to delegate the duty to someone else.