Her initial elation had given way to something unexpected: a heightened sadness. Even depression.
Being bored is the price we pay for not being insane.
An army of sheep led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by a sheep.
Advice to my younger self:1 Start where you are with what you have2 Try not to hurt other people3 Take more chances4 If you fail, keep trying
It is childish to eat primarily or only to please your tongue.
Forgiveness requires a sense that bad behaviour is a sign of suffering rather than malice.
It is time to embrace mental health and substance use/abuse as illnesses. Addiction is a disease.
A homely face does not guarantee a homely character. Appearance is the body, character is the spirit, and the soul bears the most vital qualities.
You know all that sympathy that you feel for an abused child who suffers without a good mom or dad to love and care for them? Well, they don't stay children forever. No one magically becomes an adult...
Nostalgia has a way of blocking the reality of the past.
Do not be afraid of what should be afraid of you