Over time, I've paid attention, taken notes and forgotten easily half of everything I've gone through.
Carrie FisherRead
I trust myself. I trust my instincts. I know what I'm gonna do, what I can do, what I can't do. I've been through a lot, and I could go through more, but I hope I don't have to. But if I did, I'd be able to do it. I'm not going to enjoy dying, but there's not much prep for that.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes self-trust and resilience in the face of challenges.
In this quote, Carrie Fisher expresses a strong sense of self-trust and confidence in her instincts. She acknowledges the struggles she has faced and her ability to endure further hardships, while also recognizing the inevitability of mortality. The essence of the quote revolves around embracing one's capabilities, facing fears, and understanding that while life may come with difficulties, one must trust themselves to navigate through them.
In practice
Using this quote in a motivational speech to inspire others to trust themselves in challenging times.
Over time, I've paid attention, taken notes and forgotten easily half of everything I've gone through.
I went to a doctor and told him I felt normal on acid, that I was a light bulb in a world of moths. That is what the manic state is like.
There's a line I have that our family was designed more for public than for private. But there are definitely some things that are only mine. I am someone who dreams at night, and you don't know what I'm dreaming.
You know how most illnesses have symptoms you can recognize? Like fever, upset stomach, chills, whatever. Well, with manic depression, it's sexual promiscuity, excessive spending, and substance abuse - and that just sounds like a fantastic weekend in Vegas to me!
I am truly a product of Hollywood in-breeding. When two celebrities mate, someone like me is the result.
People are still asking me if I knew Star Wars was going to be that big of a hit. Yes, we all knew. The only one who didn't know was George.
Weep for me, whoever has charity, truth and justice! I did not come on this voyage for gain, honor or wealth, that is certain; for then the hope of all such things was dead. I came to Your Highnesses with honest purpose and sincere zeal; and I do not lie. I humbly beseech Your Highnesses that, if it please God to remove me hence, you will help me to go to Rome and on other pilgrimages.
I was stricken by news and television pictures coming from the United States this morning. It is impossible to fully comprehend the evil that would have conjured up such a cowardly and depraved assault upon thousands of innocent people. There can be no cause or grievance that could ever justify such unspeakable violence. Indeed, such an attack is an assault not only on the targets but an offense against the freedom and rights of all civilized nations.
The brave man, inattentive to his duty, is worth little more to his country than the coward who deserts her in the hour of danger.
Surely the best way to meet the enemy is head on in the field and not wait till they plunder our very homes.
The pioneers of a warless world are the young men (and women) who refuse military service.
If there be no right of rebellion against a state of things that no savage tribe would endure without resistance, then I am sure that it is better for men to fight and die without right than to live in such a state of right as this.
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