Mina Esguerra Quotes & Sayings

This was how a manang self-destructed, probably. Not with drugs or alcohol, but cholesterol. — Mina V. Esguerra

In a world characterized by loneliness and despair, we can reach out in love to those around us. Or, as St. Francis once said, we can "preach the gospel all the time; if necessary, use words." — Phil Callaway

Before I met him, I wondered how I could possibly fit a relationship into my life. My days felt full, of people, things, and concerns, and I wondered what I'd give up to accommodate someone new. Anton made it seem easy. He didn't take me out of my life; instead, he sort of slid into the empty spaces and made himself comfortable. — Mina V. Esguerra

And many a poor man that has roved Loved and thought himself beloved From a glad kindness cannot take his eyes. — William Butler Yeats

don't apologize for being powerful. They don't — Shonda Rhimes

Because, though I'd seen and felt just a fraction of all the love in the world, I knew that when people thought of love they thought of moments. Whether or not a marriage worked out, or if they stayed together after graduation, or if they did go to the big dance together, the story's end mattered less, and the highlights in between mattered more. Those are what lingered, and what people can go back to, even when they had nothing left. — Mina V. Esguerra

My calendar lately is full of work. And you. — Mina V. Esguerra

The stronger that women grow, the more prestige, fame, and money is accorded to the display professions: They are held higher and higher above the heads of rising women, for them to emulate. — Naomi Wolf

It still stung, knowing that he would rather see me with someone else than give me my moment, but I had to be mature about it. It wasn't about me. — Mina V. Esguerra

If you want to be successful, you are going to have to deal with pressure. — Chris Bosh

Being born of the Spirit means much more than we usually think. It gives us new vision and keeps us absolutely fresh for everything through the never-ending supply of the life of God. — Oswald Chambers

Next time, just say something. It doesn't have to be the first date. Maybe the third or the fourth. Don't wait a year if you're sure. Certainty is sexy. And owning up to your attraction is sexy, too, and if you do it right and you're not creepy about it, I bet she will respect you for it anyway even if she does not like you back. — Mina V. Esguerra

Any shameful habits? Hobbies?" "Donuts. — Mina V. Esguerra

You always think you're one of those players who will be in one place the whole time, one of those guys they'll never let leave because you play hurt, do what it takes. But it's a different age. A lot of coaches, they like having younger guys. — Wes Welker

There is comfort, even among strangers, when people find something they are equally passionate about. — Joyce Rachelle

I came today because I realized that if I can't forgive her and love her as she is, then I can't expect anyone to do the same for me. — Mina V. Esguerra

She and I, we were girls who never said anything. Never wanted to assume anything. It was a coping mechanism, saving our faces for when guys like Quin came along and acted all nice towards us. — Mina V. Esguerra

Some girls can't stand to be around the guy they like. They get really nervous, and rather than make fools of themselves, they just stay away. I was the opposite; the more I liked a guy, the more I wanted to be around him. I was the type who'd join the same org, or pick the same elective. Sure I was probably looking like a fool five times a day over a bunch of things, but I liked being close to someone I admired. — Mina V. Esguerra

Have you ever seen people so ugly that you have to get someone else to verify it? — Jeff Foxworthy

Embrace your inner goddess, never let go of the light you carry within. — Cynthia Dougherty-Bernal

What do you do when you're wound up?' she asked. 'Do you play that drum?'. 'No,' said the child. 'We used to dance.' 'But now we walk,' said the father. 'And behind us an enemy walks faster.' 'That's life,' said Euterpe. — Russell Hoban

So we liked to speak our minds, but not our hearts. Too bad, because sometimes people needed to hear that. A whole mess of things could have been avoided if we just knew how to say the right thing. — Mina V. Esguerra

Do you love me?'"Of course I do.""Then why do I see you sneaking off to Vegas to get married without inviting me? — Stephenie Meyer

I appreciate the boldness of gratitude in the quiet, unspoken depths and its ability to buoy another by being articulated. — Mary Anne Radmacher

So, another thing I had in common with Kathy - ripe mangoes were, truly, the best thing ever. Ripe mangoes, the dark yellow ones, would be my true love. — Mina V. Esguerra

She came to find it meaningless, because it was as if that was the reason why people didn't bother to figure her out. She was attractive in that inaccessible way, and people seemed fine with it. "No, — Mina V. Esguerra

The world isn't kind to the ordinary anymore. — Mina V. Esguerra

In Australia, we point out a person's weaknesses as a way of saying 'I see you and I accept you'. If you do that with Americans, they instantly take offence. — Andrew Dominik

I can tell we're going to get along like Batman and the Joker. (Fang) Just remember one thing, world. I'm the best friend you'll ever have or the last enemy you'll ever make. (Thorn) — Sherrilyn Kenyon