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Quote by Patricia Monaghan

“I'm a bit uncomfortable, truth be told, with being seen as an expert, because there is always so much more to learn. I see myself as a perpetual student of the goddess.”

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Patricia Monaghan

Patricia Monaghan was an American poet known for her unique poetic style and profound insights into the natural world. Her works, which blend mythology, folk tales, and ecological awareness, have been highly appreciated by readers. more

“It is so easy to close down to risk, to protect ourselves against change and growth. But no baby bird emerges without first destroying the perfect egg sheltering it. We must risk being raw and fresh and awkward. For without such openness, life will not penetrate us anew. Unless we are open, we will not be filled.”

Firsts Easy Growth Perfect Risk Baby Protect Bird Filled Eggs Openness Destroying Awkward Penetrate Change And Growth

Book:The Goddess Companion: Daily Meditations on the Feminine Spirit

Source: The Goddess Companion: Daily Meditations on the Feminine Spirit

“We cannot keep turning our backs on gay and lesbian Americans. I have fought too hard and too long against discrimination based on race and color not to stand up against discrimination based on sexual orientation.”

Long Hard Race Color Gay Discrimination Orientation Race And Color

Author:John E. Lewis

“How it could have been different, how different decisions and events could have taken place. I'm not sure how it would have played out differently. I just didn't want it to play out the way it did.”

Way Want Has Beens Different Play Decision Taken Events Not Sure Could Have Been

Author:Eric Mangini

“With confidence you believe you can overcome your weaknesses. With arrogance you don't even see your weaknesses.”

Believe Weakness Overcoming Arrogance Believe You Can