Quotes of: Waking-up Keyword

Another reason abusers don’t want to give up the ‘power’ is that they don’t want to give up the power.

Torn From the Inside Out

Growing up, I went through an awkward stage. It lasted from birth to last Tuesday.

This Book is Not FOR SALE

It's the beautiful moments like this that make up for the ugly love

Ugly Love

I mean, contrary to popular belief, I'm actually not harboring a secret desire to grow up and become a bioterrorist.

Unraveling

You wanted to be treated like grown-ups? Well, that includes both the good and the bad.

United We Spy

One can give up many things for love, but one should not give up oneself.

Vampires, Scones, and Edmund Herondale

Such is life. We grow up. Planets like Tiny get new moons. Moons like me get new planets.

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

We grow up. Planets like Tiny get new moons. Moons like me get new planets.

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

You know your life is completely screwed up when you have to look up the mythological figures who talk to you in the bathroom mirror.

Warped

Sometimes life is your opponent and just showing up is a victory.

In the Zone and other Sports Essays

Literature can allow us to experience the best side of humankind, where instead of giving up, we struggle desperately in the ruins for love, connection and hope.

Caroline Leavitt

My dad probably gave me the best advice growing up. I think it's really just keeping your cool in situations and learning to balance everything.

Cassie Steele

I will support my party when they are right on an issue, but am not afraid to stand up to party bosses who are not looking out for the best interests of my constituents and our country.

Darlene Senger

I was too dumb to know Opie was going to grow up to be a great Director, if so, boy, I would certainly have become his best friend.

George Lindsey

My best career decision was probably not giving up when I wanted to. God as well as my family and friends were there for me during my toughest times.

Jeremy Lin

Newsflash for any of the current, past or future Survivors out there... when you contemplate strategizing about the other team, the best idea is to shut up and keep it to yourself. You're welcome; this bill is in the mail.

Jenna Morasca

But it was also the best mistake I've ever made, because what it did was hopefully allow a whole new generation to make up their own minds about Scientology and for that I make no apology.

John Sweeney

My two favorite musicals growing up in were 'Annie' and 'Sweeney Todd,' and my best friend and I would sing all the songs when I was a kid.

Katie Finneran

It was in that bubble after Vatican II when it seemed like the best time ever to grow up Catholic. It was a time when the church was so connected to the world.

Rob Sheffield

I think the best thing I ever did with my life was stand up and say I've got Alzheimer's.

Terry Pratchett

If I can do things right, I don't see why everyone else can't.

Cracked Up to Be