The face of nature and civilization in this our country is to a certain point a very sufficient literary field. But it will yield its secrets only to a really grasping imagination. To write well and worthily of American things one need even more than elsewhere to be a master (Henry James)
Believe in yourself and in your inner strength. You can do anything you want. Just put your mind to it! – Camilla Dorand, Back to Me: Changing How I Feel About My Mother, My Body, and Men
They were just so different, and she kept wondering if he’d realize this was a mistake at some point; if, once she stopped being the novelty, the random American, he would recognize who she really was — a nerdy bookworm, a happy loner — and move on (Jennifer E. Smith, The Geography of You and Me)
If you’re famous, I don’t – for the life of me – I don’t understand why any famous person would ever be on Twitter (George Clooney)
You do not need to be perfect to be the best. Your attitude determines your altitude – Ikechukwu Joseph, Achievers Handbook 2: Over 100 Inspirational Keys to fulfill your Destiny
Anybody can choose to relax but somebody must choose to pursue – Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
If our mind remains freeze-framed by inhibiting and hampering habits, in an ever-changing world, we won’t be able to get rid of that weird feeling of not belonging anywhere and not taking part in authentic life challenges. (“Not on the shortlist”) – Erik Pevernagie
All paths lead to death, our premature sacrifice for future spawn(from Elixir) – Bryan Murphy
Be healthy and happy (Lailah Gifty Akita)
Life is not enjoyed by being busy over everything in general, but being passionate about one thing in particular. Always focus on that one thing; dream it and live it! – Israelmore Ayivor, Daily Drive 365