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“She spied the rolled up hose and made a snap decision. This ended here and now. The days of being the world’s biggest pushover were over.”

Book:Playing for Keeps

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“After Game Six of the Finals, as Paxson's shot went through the net, Michael Jordan raced to the basket to get the ball. He held it up high above his head, and his teammates thought he was going to say something about a prospective trip to Disneyland. Instead, he yelled out, "Thunder Dan Majerle-my fucking ass!”

Playing For Keeps

Author:David Halberstam

“Unable to handle the intensity of this man, my eyes quickly darted away, breaking eye contact. Only to land on his mouth. A very kissable mouth. Soft sculpted lips. I couldn't help but wonder what they would feel like against mine. Soft and giving or firm and aggressive.”

Playing For Keeps

Author:J.C. Grant

“This dinner was cold and clinical and he couldn’t help but think that Haley didn’t belong.”

Dinner Not Belonging Playing For Keeps

Author:Mathewson R.L. 20121029 . Checkmate A Neighbor from Hell Kindle Locations 53155321 .

“If corruption had already taken root, then good seeds must be preserved.”

Corruption Preserve Good Seed Take Root

Book:My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut

Source: My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut

“No failure is ever final; repentance can turn even the ruins of the past into a new beginning.”

Life Quotes

Author:Amin Aaqif

“There are so many similarities between [my father] and me, I can see that. But what I think really scares me are the countless ways I'm not like him. And because the past is getting farther and farther behind me, and the end coming closer and closer, I'm afraid I'll never meet the man in myself that I saw in him.”

Family Generations Father And Sons

Book:Wintering

Source: Wintering

“In his disobedience, your brother is alive. You, in your resentful subservience, are dead. Do you think God wants mindless worshippers who can only follow instructions?”

Resentment Disobedience Resentful Obedience To God Prodigal Son Following Instructions Father And Sons Parable Of The Prodigal Son Mindless Worshippers Resentful Son

Book:Mary Wept Over the Feet of Jesus: Prostitution and Religious Obedience in the Bible

Source: Mary Wept Over the Feet of Jesus: Prostitution and Religious Obedience in the Bible

“Whether they’re family or friends, manipulators are difficult to escape from. Give in to their demands and they’ll be happy enough, but if you develop a spine and start saying no, it will inevitably bring a fresh round of head games and emotional blackmail. You’ll notice that breaking free from someone else’s dominance will often result in them accusing you of being selfish. Yes, you’re selfish, because you’ve stopped doing what they want you to do for them. Wow. Can these people hear themselves?!”

Selfish Boundaries Saying No Manipulative People

Book:The Princess Guide to Life

Source: The Princess Guide to Life

“...there are often many things we feel we should do that, in fact, we don't really have to do. Getting to the point where we can tell the difference is a major milestone in the simplification process.”

Simple Life Saying No Simple Living

Book:Living the Simple Life: A Guide to Scaling Down and Enjoying More

Source: Living the Simple Life: A Guide to Scaling Down and Enjoying More

“It's OK to have boundaries. You can tell someone "no" without having bad feelings toward them. You also never need to explain your boundaries once laid. A wise friend often states that "no" is a complete sentence.”

Inspirational Advice Boundaries Saying No

Book:Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation

Source: Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation

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