“ We were still at the age when girls are years older than guy, and the guys grow up by doing their best when the girls need them to. Tana French
“ Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of; the heck with sugar and spice. Bethany Hamilton
“ Staying silent is like a slow growing cancer to the soul and a trait of a true coward. There is nothing intelligent about not standing up for yourself. You may not win every battle. However, everyone… Shannon L. Alder
“ There are trials in life that feel as tremendous as a quest to slay dragons. These trials are daunting. They require hard work, determination, and courage. But when the dragon is finally slain, the re… Richelle E. Goodrich
“ Some people’s self-esteem was secretly improved when they discovered that their then-lovers had killed themselves over them. Mokokoma Mokhonoana
“ Jesus never encouraged His friends to cover over the pain in their lives, but to bring it into the light, where healing is found. Sometimes we don't do that because we fear being rejected by others. Y… Sheila Walsh
“ But no matter what happens, I spoke up, made a voice for myself, freed from the haunting memories that have owned me for the last six years. I found my courage. Jessica Sorensen
“ It really is something ... that men disapprove even of our doing things that are patently good. Wouldn't it be possible for us just to banish these men from our lives, and escape their carping and jee… Moderata Fonte
“ If you want to rebel, rebel from inside the system.That's much more powerful than rebelling outside the system. Marie Lu
“ Like seeds planted in the depths of our souls, our dreams are at the center of who we really are. Our mission and our right is to nurture them and to allow them to grow. To follow your dreams takes co… Melia Keeton-Digby
“ This country has not seen and probably will never know the true level of sacrifice of our veterans. As a civilian I owe an unpayable debt to all our military. Going forward let’s not send our servicem… Thomas M Smith
“ From the bonny bells of heather,They brewed a drink long syne,Was sweeter far than honey,Was stronger far than wine.They brewed it and they drank it,And lay in blessed swound,For days and days togethe… Robert Louis Stevenson
“ This is how hatred begins -- with a muffled laugh on a hot night and a knock on the door. Teresa R. Funke
“ When we take your person into account, you who are a young maiden, to whom God gives the strength and power to be the champion who casts the rebels down and feeds France with the sweet, nourishing mil… Christine de Pizan
“ Are you using your time to time God or you are working on God's timing? Don't ask God for the gift of Patience and you tell him you need it now. (A bit deep) Patience Johnson
