But to me, the most important page in my daughter’s book is the last one – because it’s blank. It says, “Your Hero’s Photo Here,” and, “Your Hero’s Story Here.”
BRAD MELTZERShe wasn’t tracking down her father to learn more about him. She was tracking him down to learn more about herself.
More Brad Meltzer Quotes
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When you believe in something, fight for it. And when you see injustice, fight harder than you’ve ever fought before.
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Greatness isn’t something you should always be chasing. There’s greatness within all of us, and I think that’s what we forget.
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So much harm comes into this world when the wrong thing is said. But that’s nothing compared to the pain from what goes unsaid.
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History doesn’t choose individual people. History chooses everyone. Every day. The only question is: How long will you ignore the call?
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Today, I don’t believe in destiny. But I do believe in history…There’s nothing more powerful than history.
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As I now often tell my daughter Lila, no matter what stage of life you’re in, when you want something – no matter how impossible it seems – you need to fight for it. When you believe in something, fight for it. And when you see injustice, fight harder than you’ve ever fought before.
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Here’s what I love: I love sitting at my desk, staring at the blank screen, and beginning that conversation with my imaginary friends.
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Life is filled with trapdoors.
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You tell them – you tell them there’s a cost…..Every decision we make in life, there’s always a cost.
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…as your father, my instinct is to protect you … Other people will want to protect you too. But remember that you are not a damsel in distress, waiting for some prince to rescue you. Forget the prince. With your brain and your resourcefulness, you can rescue yourself.
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The past may not hurt you, but it won’t challenge you, either.
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There’s nothing wrong with wanting someone to save us – or admitting we can’t do it all ourselves.
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Don’t go to eighth grade…don’t talk about something old…don’t bring up old memories that have nothing to do with who we are now. THIS is all that matters! TODAY.
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Nico was wrong. The Book of Fate isn’t already written. It’s written every day. Some scars never heal. Then again, some do.
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I understand pain. I’ve lived with pain my entire life. But pain is nothing compared to betrayal. And betrayal is nothing compared to knowing that the javelin in your back was rammed there by the one person in your life you actually trusted.
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