Our fathers never leave us. Ever.
BRAD MELTZERToday, I don’t believe in destiny. But I do believe in history…There’s nothing more powerful than history.
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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.”
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A little threat of evil is always the far better way to fill the seats. But sometimes the monsters aren’t who we think they are.
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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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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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From ancient to modern times, the human animal knows how to find fighting.
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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 worst lies in life are the ones we tell ourselves.
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My worst moments as a parent have been much like my greatest moments as a parent: the product of complete and perfect accident.
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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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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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I love when I teach my son a good lesson. But I love it even more when he teaches me.
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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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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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I tend to do something for two years then move on to something new. Yoga, then biking, then weight lifting, then back to biking. The moment it feels like a rut, I switch and search for a new love. It’s like having a midlife crisis, but without the new wife or cheesy BMW.
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