Alberto Durero Quotes & Sayings

Envy will merit, as its shade, pursue — Alexander Pope

What's this one, Mum? There's no return address, and there's like, five stamps on it. Who's it from?"
Leaning forward to get a closer look at the stamps, I didn't notice the fleeting look of immense sadness pass over her face.
"Oh it's nothing, darling."
I raised my eyebrow at her. She sighed.
"An overseas friend. You wouldn't know her."
And before I could ask what 'her' name was, Mum had left the room. — Kelly Batten

Fear holds on. Love lets go. "Yes, — Lisa Unger

Pride rises above and against the knowledge of God, acting as if He is unworthy to be retained in our thoughts. — James MacDonald

Wishes are slippery things. You have to be very specific or you can get exactly what you wished for and still end up with nothing. — Cynthia Lord

. . . my father had been brutal on me, but with him out of my life I had in turn become tough on myself. I knew enough about the game to be a pro but had never learned to have fun at it. — Patrick O'Sullivan

Most people try to be all things to all people and, in so doing, achieve nothing. Elite performers have a laser-like focus on their highest priorities and an acute awareness of the best uses of their time. In fact, they build their whole lives around the activities that offer them the highest return on investment. They are good at saying no. — Robin S. Sharma