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Barbara8 quotes“Physical pain is a fact that comes with living, just as illness or financial woes or broken relationships are facts. But misery is a state of mind, a reaction to the facts, that can be controlled or altered by an act of will.”
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My abortion was so long ago I didn’t think I needed help. I hoped God had forgiven me but I hadn’t realized I didn’t forgive myself. After attending this safe, nurturing group I know that I am forgiven and set free.
BarbaraBarbara Your appearance can be a weapon. As powerful as any knife or gun.
BarbaraBarbara Pain nourishes courage. You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.
BarbaraBarbara Pain is inevitable. Misery is optional.
BarbaraBarbara An enlightened citizen is an indispensable ingredient of the infrastructure of democracy.
BarbaraBarbara Clutter is postponed decisions.
BarbaraBarbara I don’t invest in rich kids’ businesses.
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We were dirt poor but we had each other. We didn’t need much to have a lot.
Brad NeatonBrad Neaton Always show kindness and love to others. Your words might be filling the empty places in someone else heart.
Alexander KandovAlexander Kandov One quick sip of your memory I let it slip, and I go on without you.
Emma SchippersEmma Schippers If the scars on my heart were visible to the naked eye, maybe you’d think twice about inflicting more.
Laura Natoli-KearneyLaura Natoli-Kearney I am getting better at forgetting you. I am slowly but steadily learning the art of forgetting you.
Juana GarciaJuana Garcia Paper and pen petrify me, for they pierce right through me, drawing deep blue blood, leaving me utterly cold.
Shreya JoshiShreya Joshi Spend time with people who get excited over even the smallest victories you earn.
Sonia SabnisSonia Sabnis I wonder if you were the poison or the antidote.
Ginnie BaleGinnie Bale
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I don’t mind getting a black eye or broken arm for a girl as long as she’s there to kiss it after.
Harry StylesHarry Styles It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.
Frederick DouglassFrederick Douglass Crystals reveal their hidden structures only when broken.
Sigmund FreudSigmund Freud The world may be broken, but hope is not crazy.
John GreenJohn Green We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.
Ronald ReaganRonald Reagan Thank those who gave you courage and thank those who laughed at your broken dreams.
Kangana RanautKangana Ranaut Congratulations. I knew the record would stand until it was broken.
Yogi BerraYogi Berra Leave my loneliness unbroken.
Edgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan Poe