How often one reads a contemporary full-length novel and thinks quietly, mutinously, that it would have worked out better at half or a third the length. Ian Mcewan contemporaryfullhalf Change image and share on social
How often, really, do you get a Filipino story line in a show? Not very often. I can't think of any. Reggie Lee filipinolineshow Change image and share on social
How often things occur by mere chance which we dared not even hope for. Terence chancedarehope Change image and share on social
How often we fail to realize our good fortune in living in a country where happiness is more than a lack of tragedy. Paul Sweeney countryfailfortune Change image and share on social
How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are? Satchel Paige Change image and share on social
How on earth do people imagine we equip children for life if we never show them the sorts of issues other people encounter, if we never talk through with them how they might deal with difficulty or violence or unexpected shocks and surprises? Margo Lanagan childdealdifficulty share on social
How one can live without being able to judge oneself, criticize what one has accomplished, and still enjoy what one does, is unimaginable to me. Anna Freud accomplishcriticizeenjoy Change image and share on social
How one deals with the death of a loved one is a highly personalized affair. Some people weep for days; others take a hike in the woods or count rosary beads. Douglas Brinkley affairbeadcount Change image and share on social
How one handles success or failure is determined by their early childhood. Harold Ramis childhooddetermineearly Change image and share on social
How one hates to think of oneself as alone. How one avoids it. It seems to imply rejection or unpopularity. Anne Morrow Lindbergh avoidhateimply Change image and share on social
