Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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I always feel bad for those who, in a sense, cede their authority to others, let others make major decisions about their life and actually believe them. When you're tiny, you have no choice. But as soon as your mind starts working, you pretty well figure it out. And you realize you're a hostage until you're old enough to leave. But as long as you have that goal - I will get out of here - you'll be OK.

Rita Mae Brown's Popular Quotes

People are like tea bags; you never know how strong they'll be until they're in hot water. In times of trouble, you not only discover what you truly …

- Rita Mae Brown

Never hope for it more than you work for it.

- Rita Mae Brown

Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.

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I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me but I find I am grateful for having loved them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss.

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Some people live life and others talk about it.

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I no longer idolize reason. I have come to accept that ninety percent of what we do is irrational and that we spend what little rational thought we h…

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The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.

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If it weren't for the last minute, nothing would get done.

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One of the keys to happiness is a bad memory.

- Rita Mae Brown