“I grew up in the Deep South, where sexism, racism, and homophobia were and still are alive and well. I have early, early memories of words and actions of this type being very painful.” WellsStillsActionMemoriesAliveGrewTypeGrew UpRacismSouthPainfulSexismHomophobiaWords And Actions Author:Pauley Perrette
“We must look at what immigration to America involves. To the new arrivals, the change is excruciating. Learning a new language and dealing with strange customs make the first years of life in the new land painful... The economic system of the United States is a mighty engine of persuasion. It motivates people to do what otherwise they never would in return for fulfilling their dreams. In the process, people learn that there is no sharp line between physical well-being and the higher purposes of life. The comfort of owning a house is at once meeting the obligation to care for one” PeopleYearsFirstsWellsLooksStatesDreamCareAmericaPurposeHouseLanguageProcessLinesUnitedUnited StatesEconomicLandStrangeReturnHigherComfortMeetingsPainfulImmigrationObligationWell BeingCustomsPurpose Of LifeEnginesFulfillingPersuasionArrivalsEconomic SystemsYears Of LifeHigher PurposeNew Arrivals Author:John Lachs
“I love bad movies, whereas going to the theater for me is a painful experience. I think it's really hard to sit and watch actors do something live and have it not go well.” ThinkingWellsHardActorsWatchesTheaterPainfulBad MoviesPainful Experiences Author:Zoe Kazan
“It is a painful reminder that even the most well-intentioned among us sometimes act in ways that put children in danger of being abused or neglected.” WayWellsChildrenSometimesDangerPainfulNeglectRemindersNeglected Author:Paul Begala
“If truth is like the terrain, are we the generation who sees it as one who has worn shoes all his life or one who has never worn shoes? Yet still, even if the walk starts out as painful, the experience may be well worth it.” IfsWellsMayStillsWalksGenerationsTruth IsShoesPainfulWornWorth ItTerrain Book:Killosophy Source: Killosophy