Alex Quotes
He wondered if anyone really ever changed, or if stuff just piled on and on, covering up, but never erasing all the different parts. How deep would you have to dig to find who you started out as?
Whenever we suffer — no matter what the severity of our suffering is — we have the ability to find meaning in the situation.
In a world like this with no laws, no charter of human rights, it's the women who suffer. It's the women who learn what it is to be tough, not the men.
The more I love nature the least I'm afraid to die. I wouldn't mind being a part of the trees and the place that makes everything possible.
I would have killed myself years ago if it weren't for the fact that I’m pretty sure death is the only thing more terrible than life.
There are many ways to roll with the punches. Still, it’s probably best to avoid people who punch you.
Start ignoring people who threaten your joy. Literally, ignore them. Say nothing. Don’t invite any parts of them into your space.
Funny story. A bunch of people -- the cult -- blame the appearance of abilities on the invention of the internet.
Lately, I've become sort of a fatalist. Well, that was bound to happen.
The most terrifying part was that the evil dwelling in those eyes could've gone unnoticed by many.
Physical pain was easy. It would always pass in the end. All it needed was time - a ticking clock.
They tended to look at his lips, for his transient gaze was dizzying, though the mouth, you see, the mouth was also a danger, for the teeth would do the unraveling.
My parents would not permit ugly language in the house, which was okay with me. I didn't want to learn German anyway.
Cynicism is often seen as a rebellious attitude in western popular culture, but in reality, our cynicism advances the desires of the powerful: cynicism is obedience.
I almost feel bad for declining, but I feel more terrible that I can’t stop looking at how his chest rises and falls with each of his frustrated breaths.
Please don't trouble yourself with my scars. At least not right now, OK?
When a political opponent resorts to the racist card, it's a sure sign of moral bankruptcy: there's no decent argument left in the armoury.
You're allowed to practice humility while also owning your greatness. Don't you dare minimize your greatness.
Conscious parenting is not about being perfect, it's about being aware. Aware of what your kids need from you to reach more of their full potential.
His body tensed as his gut was struck with a frozen bullet of shock. He couldn’t breathe.
Fiona fixed a slice of bread to the toasting fork and held it out to the flames. So began the ritual. Hot butter melted off the slices of toast and dribbled onto their fingers.
I didn’t know who I was or who I wanted to be until you stumbled into my life. I refuse to let you go.
The whole thing was like a divorce. When we divided everything up, Courtney got my dignity, and I got the heartache.
Yes, he wanted to tell Krystof, it will hurt. Even if you don't get sick like them. It will hurt.
If you go in thinking that you're smarter than everyone else, you want in a learning very much. If you go in thinking, "I'd sure like to understand this better, " you end up doing precisely that.
He tangles his hand in my hair, and the other cups my jaw. Although I have this all planned, his lips feel shockingly sweet, swollen and soft, and more like home every time
Writers get to construct a magical world that readers can visit in thought and extend their stay with imagination.
Stay curious, stay weird, stay kind and don't let anyone ever tell you you aren't smart or brave or worthy enough.
Never forget, I love you just as much on your worst day as I do on your best day.
I'll never get over the factthat the buildings all light up at night, and the night comes every nightand without regret we let it go.We sleep a little and we live.That's what we do.
Rich in Happiness is about choosing new perspectives, new habits, and a new emotional future.