Brett Quotes

Fear and pain can only touch you if you let them.

Embrace the pain, Sharum.

I don't think I can play any other way but all out. I enjoy the game so much because I'm putting so much into it.

To shift a few grains of sand is no more a sign of great strength than to see the sun a sign of great sight. There is no glory in dominating the weak.

Can’t trust no one else to do what you won’t do for yourself.

Forgiveness is a promise not a feeling. When you forgive other people, you are making a promise not to use their past sin against them.

...when the pain subsides the grief remains.

All men are brothers in the night.

He feared no challenger face-to-face, but war was deception, as Khevat had taught him, and not all men fought their enemies with spear and fist.

Words of wisdom are easier said when shown, otherwise, they are incomprehensible.

As my mind changes, so do my quotes. I empathize with those who, by force, are put on trial for their own clarity of conscience. For that, we must convene by force of argument.

Respect is a thing earned, not bought, and a man who lets it be known that he seeks respect will probably never see it bestowed.

Thank God it wasn’t beef jerky, or I might’ve ended up dead." "The President's Neighbor" a comedy script by Brett Bacon.

Folk can’t learn their lessons if they skip school.

Listen to Mr. Complacency long enough and he'll convince you that what you really, really need is a nap.

My father said the weakest camel draws the wolves.” “Mine told me to hide until the wolves go away, ” Abban replied.

Weakness shown is worse than weakness felt.

Letting your guard down, even for a moment, invites death.

I have rare moments of competence.

"Mommy we're not going to be poor again are we?" "Not as long as you have that rare blood type."

For the writer, the process of writing a novel is like getting an advanced copy of a book you'd really like to read.

Greet every morning with open arms and say thanks every night with a full heart. Each day is a precious gift to be savored and used, not left unopened and hoarded for a future that may never come.

Food is a lot of people's therapy - when we say comfort food, we really mean that. It's releasing dopamine and serotonin in your brain that makes you feel good.

It's funny how God will change your plans for you when he's ready.

Back when I was dating, the dreaded C word was Commitment. As soon as most men found out I had a child, they ran. If I ever got close enough to say the words, 'I love you, ' they ran faster.

I'm personally a hopeless romantic. I always have been.