Mary Doria Russell Quote

Capability can handle challenges, it doesn't accept charity.

Real women fight for something, other than their own emotions.

Sacrifice of the self is sheer stupidity if sacrifice is not for the self.

After you hear and listen. First must come desire. Second must come willingness.Third should come understanding.Fourth should come progression and with progression will come more understanding.

Your mind shines brightest when you enlighten others; your heart, when you encourage others; your soul, when you elevate others; and your life, when you empower others.

For a man who makes his salvation perfect through suffering, is more of a saint and a loving hero of nature.

Beauty is not who you are on the outside, it is the wisdom and time you gave away to save another struggling soul like you.

Helping yourself is common sense, helping others is virtue, helping yourself and others is enlightenment.

The point at which things happen is a decision. In stead of focusing on yourself, focus on how you can help someone else.

In the end, you will not see the physical beauty in others that caught your eye, but the fire that burned within them. This kind of beauty is the bonfire you had to attend.