The world was hers for the reading — Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
One must always be careful of books and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us — Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel
We tell ourselves stories in order to live — Joan Didion, The White Album
The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid — Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey
Books are a uniquely portable magic. — Stephen King, A Memoir of the Craft
Talent gets you in the room, attitude and effort keep you there
The only thing you can control is your attitude toward the uncontrollable
Work with passion or find another path
An attitude of gratitude creates a life of abundance
A leader’s attitude is the thermostat for the whole team
To live with purpose, to breathe with freedom, and to seek your own light is the essence of a life well-lived
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion — Dalai Lama