Strejcek Alfred Quotes & Sayings

She would love to think he was reluctant to leave her, but she realized he was waiting to make sure she got safely into the house before he drove away. Zane might be the most frustrating man on earth, a paradox she couldn't figure out, but he was the type of guy to make sure a woman was safe before he left her in the dark. Just as he was the type of man who'd chosen the best knife for her to carry to Nigeria. He was also the type to kiss a woman breathless and leave her alone and confused. With a sigh, she turned and made her way to the front door, digging for her key as she went. One sleepless night pondering Zane and this odd day definitely wouldn't be enough to figure out the mystery of the man. But, it would be a start ... — Cat Johnson

Self-acceptance should not be confused with an over-vaulting aggrandisement of self over others. That individual's exaggerated positive view of self relies upon a comparison with others - they sustain their own positive self-view, relatively, by maintaining a negative view of others. — Dave Mearns

I decided years ago that if I'm going to keep teaching contemplation, then the last years of my life should be contemplative. — Richard Rohr

I have stood up and I have represented my constituents to the best of my abilities, and I'm very proud of that. — Hillary Clinton

The point of modernity is to live a life without illusions while not becoming disillusioned — Antonio Gramsci

Even the strongest and bravest must sometimes weep. It shows they have a great heart, one that can feel compassion for others. — Brian Jacques

We have to learn to be kind to ourselves. In the long run avoiding unpleasantness is a very unkind thing to do to yourself. — Henepola Gunaratana

[F]or contemporary judgment does not recognize that much depth of soul is needed to light up the picture drawn from contemptible life and elevate it into a pearl of creation ... — Nikolai Gogol

Negro blood is sure powerful, because just one drop of black blood makes a colored man. One drop
you are a Negro! ... Black is powerful. — Langston Hughes

Never let yourself be persuaded that any one Great Man, any one leader, is necessary to the salvation of America. When America consists of one leader and 158 million followers, it will no longer be America. — Dwight D. Eisenhower