Despres Schwartz Quotes & Sayings

Some people are immune to good advice. — Saul

In sum, one of the primary things I learned was how to kill time. I learned also to wish away my life. I learned to give myself away. — Derrick Jensen

Judgments of others contribute to self-fulfilling prophecies. — Marshall B. Rosenberg

Each time my mother sank to the bottom of cold despair, she would always find a break in the ice above, to breathe new air, to find new purpose. She never indulged in self-pity, nor did she point the finger of blame for her misfortunes. Her heart was clear of bitterness. I believe that if a person's strength of character is measured at the end of his or her life, it is by these qualities - qualities that allow a life to be lived, free of those restraints we place upon ourselves. But that doesn't mean we should forget. — Gemma Liviero

I guess a lot of people think that a girl who shows her bosom and wears tight dresses can't be close to God. God has always been close to me. Only He knew what was in my heart. — Jayne Mansfield

As a writer, it's important to stay true to your story without giving a hoot about publishers, critics and readers. You should do your karma as an author the way you want to, and rest is up to God. — Amish Tripathi

Slap my ass and call me a tramp. You're responsible for this? — Tiffany King

Our beliefs are creating our reality. — Joe Vitale

I know where I've come from. I know why I'm here. I know where I'm going - and I have peace in my heart. His peace floods my heart and overwhelms my soul! — Billy Graham

At 16, 17, you have no fear. You don't think or analyze. You just play on automatic. You can get smarter as you get older, but in sports you can be too smart, you know? — Anna Kournikova

True charity consists in putting up with all one's neighbors fault's; never being surprised by his weakness, and being inspired by the least of his virtues. — Therese Of Lisieux

It became increasingly clear that my fellow Christians didn't want to listen to me, or grieve with me, or walk down this frightening road with me. They wanted to fix me. They wanted to wind me up like an old-fashioned toy and send me back to the fold with a painted smile on my face and tiny cymbals in my hands. Looking back, I suspect their reactions had less to do with disdain for my doubt and more to do with fear of their own. — Rachel Held Evans

We are different from previous generations of conservatives ... We are no longer working to preserve the status quo. We are radicals, working to overturn the present power structure of this country. — Paul Weyrich

Tell the truth and you won't have so much to remember — Abraham Lincoln

That's one of our biggest problems, it's always somebody else's fault instead of our own fault. — Don Young