What Is This Place Between Hopeless Romantic And Strong Independent Individual

“You cannot make everyone think and feel as deeply as you do. This is your tragedy … because you understand them, and they do not understand you.”

— Daniel Saint

cosmopolitan

“I don’t wait for moods. You’ll accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has to get down to work.”

— Pearl S. Buck

“Now every time I witness a strong person, I want to know: What darkness did you conquer in your story? Mountains do not rise without earthquakes.”

— Unknown

“I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good.”

— Roald Dahl

I’m grateful for the beautiful parts of my life, my ability to learn and grow, my capacity for love and understanding, my ability to adjust and adapt as needed. Grateful for the knowledge I possess and the endless potential I have.

really do wish everyone finds peace within themselves

“… when you’re buying books, you’re optimistically thinking you’re buying the time to read them.”

— Arthur Schopenhauer (b. 22 February 1788)

“Take risks. If you win you will be happy; if you lose you will be wise.”

— Unknown

“The world isn’t filled with ‘haters’ and ‘toxic people.’ It’s filled with people who are hurting and trying, ineffectively, to give themselves some relief. So distance yourself if you must, but try to do it with empathy, not judgment. The only cure for ‘haters’ is love, so try to show them more kindness than they showed you. This is how we can slowly make the world a more loving place.”

— Lori Deschene