Placida Quotes & Sayings

He settled his hat back into position. She was a rookie in her first big game, and he'd never let her see how close she'd come to unseating a champion — Susan Elizabeth Phillips

At that time in my life I implicitly understood something that adults seem to have forgotton: that we do have control over our own bodies. I forgot that many times as an adult, too; but sometimes when I was in the flow and running with complete confidence, I would remember that feeling and know that I could will my body to do my bidding. On those days I was unbeatable. — Lorraine Moller

Perseverance is pushing against the immovable and the impossible until it breaks. The energy used to push is not physical, but spiritual, emotional and mental! Add pressure. Push! It will move. — Manuela George-Izunwa

To be nonpartisan doesn't mean we're nonpolitical. — Shane Claiborne

Lady Placida smiled. "History seldom takes note of serendipity when it records events. And from what I have heard, I suspect an argument could be made that you very much did earn the title."
"Many women have earned titles, Your Grace. It doesn't seem to have been a factor in whether or not they actually received them."
Lady Placida laughed. "True enough. But perhaps that is beginning to change." She offered her hands. "It is a distinct pleasure to meet you, Steadholder. — Jim Butcher

It always comes back to the fact that it is best to listen to that inner voice, whether you're in a relationship or not. — Echo Bodine

Trust yourself, you will start to trust others. — Santosh Kalwar