on concern
“You have been given your own work to do. Get to it right now, do your best at it, and don’t be concerned with who is watching you. Create your own merit.”
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From our community writers
Sadness shoots a bullet straight at your heart and love buys you time.
Shelby CaudleShelby Caudle Do you think it possible that some people are born to give more love than they will ever get back in return?
Tyler Knott GregsonTyler Knott Gregson It’s been a long time since we said goodbye and yet the echoes of it are still ringing in our ears.
Ranata SuzukiRanata Suzuki In this wilderness, Mankind is the animal I fear.
Addison SchmittAddison Schmitt We can always walk with them in the rain instead of just lending an umbrella.
Leon MarshLeon Marsh Flowers only wither to bloom again. So shall you break, only to be whole again.
Fareena AliyaFareena Aliya What do you do when the passion burns out? Start another fire.
Jonny OxJonny Ox To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.
Bell HooksBell Hooks
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Concerning non-violence: it is criminal to teach a man not to defend himself when he is the constant victim of brutal attacks.
Malcolm XMalcolm X When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.
Ernest HemingwayErnest Hemingway Men always remember a woman who caused them concern and uneasiness.
Coco ChanelCoco Chanel The release of methane from frozen underwater stores is one of the key tipping points that scientists are concerned about, which occur when a particular impact of global heating becomes unstoppable.
Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprio My only concern was to get home after a hard day’s work.
Rosa ParksRosa Parks I am not concerned that I am not known; I seek to be worthy to be known.
ConfuciusConfucius I am not concerned that you have fallen — I am concerned that you arise.
Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln Don’t be concerned about whether people are watching you or criticizing you.
Eleanor RooseveltEleanor Roosevelt