“Gratitude, not understanding, is the secret to joy and equanimity.” ~Anne Lamott American novelist, non-fiction writer, essayist, and memoirist Anne Lamott was born on this day in 1954.
“Gratitude, not understanding, is the secret to joy and equanimity.” ~Anne Lamott American novelist, non-fiction writer, essayist, and memoirist Anne Lamott was born on this day in 1954.
“No one believes a liar. Even when she’s telling the truth.” ~Sara Shepard American author Sara Shepard was born on this day in 1977.
“Somebody once said we never know what is enough until we know what’s more than enough.” ~Billie Holiday American jazz and swing music singer Billie Holiday was born on this day in 1915.
“Love means to commit yourself without guarantee.” ~Anne Campbell English Labour Party politician Anne Campbell was born on this day in 1940.
“I’ve always been one of those people who wondered ‘What if…’” ~Ann Maxwell American writer Ann Maxwell was born on this day in 1944.
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” ~Maya Angelou American memoirist, popular poet, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou was born on this day in 1928.
“The beauty you see in me is a reflection of you.” ~Vanna Bonta Italian-American writer, actress, voice artist, and inventor Vanna Bonta was born on this day in 1953.
“It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.” ~Agnes Repplier American essayist Agnes Repplier was born on this day in 1855.
“Spend as much time as you can with your mouth shut and your eyes and ears open.” ~John Jakes American writer John Jakes was born on this day in 1932.
“People who keep stiff upper lips find that it’s damn hard to smile.” ~Judith Guest American novelist and screenwriter Judith Guest was born on this day in 1936.
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