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“They swore by concrete. They built for eternity.”

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German novelist, poet, playwright, and painter. Known for his unique literary style and profound reflections on German history. His works include 'The Tin Drum' and 'Cat and Mouse', among others. more

“He had also been demonstrative and intelligent from the very beginning, his questions startlingly insightful. She would watch him absorb a new idea and wonder what effect it would have on him, because, with Edgar, EVERYTHING came out, eventually, somehow. But the PROCESS – how he put together a story about the world’s workings – that was mysterious beyond all ken. In a way, she thought, it was the only disappointing thing about having a child. She’d imagined he would stay transparent to her, more PART of her, for so much longer. But despite the proximity of the daily work, Edgar had ceased long before to be an open book. A friend, yes. A son she loved, yes. But when it came to knowing his thoughts, Edgar could be opaque as a rock.”

Growth Childhood Development Distance Insight Motherhood

Book:The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

Source: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

“Why do we resist the mystery that change brings? When we get too rigid and inflexible, rigor mortis of the soul sets in. For proof of this, we need look no further than to those who choose to stay in a relationship or job long after the soul, or life force, that originally brought it passion and joy has vacated the premises.”

Life Growth Inner Peace Uncertainty Mystery Of Life Life Force

Book:The Art of Uncertainty: How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It

Source: The Art of Uncertainty: How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It

“If you let people's perception of you dictate your behavior, you will never grow as a person.”

Growth Letting Go Tv Shows Boy Meets World Mr Feeny

Author:Mr. George Feeny (Boy Meets World)

“The difference between the poet and the mathematician is that the poet tries to get his head into the heavens while the mathematician tries to get the heavens into his head.”

Poetry Mathematics

Author:G.K. Chesterton

“Growing up in a culture that constantly reminds one that they are an outsider can be deeply destructive, especially since that standard voice is so very strong, and becomes ingrained in the consciousness so early. Survival requires finding a way to come to peace with that voice and all the others: to subdue it, or to make it work towards one's own ends. The tale would be different indeed if Pegasus talked back to Perseus.”

Growth Race

Book:How to Seduce a White Boy in Ten Easy Steps

Source: How to Seduce a White Boy in Ten Easy Steps

“The trees which you planted as a child Have long since grown too heavy; you do not deceive them. But the winds ... but the spaces ... Raise no monument. For it is the roses Which salute Him year by year with their petals. This, you see, is Orpheus”

Growth Tragic Orpheus

Book:Sonnets to Orpheus

Source: Sonnets to Orpheus

“It seems madness to think that a society would rate marginal economic growth above a livable earth, but there you are. I had always assumed the reason to build a bigger economy was to make the world a better place. In fact, it appears, the reason to build a bigger economy is, well, to build a bigger economy.”

Growth United States Economy Environment

Author:Bill Bryson

“To some extent, it doesn't matter who we are or where we came from—what kind of family brought us into this world," Josie said softly. "We become who we were meant to be, and all those other influences fall away.”

Growth

Book:Royal Airs

Source: Royal Airs

“You are the observer who watches your emotions as they push, pull and stretch you.”

Growth Evolution Emotions Observation

Book:Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life

Source: Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life

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