“It's one of our greatest human flaws: Arrogance. We look up and dare to assume we know, when the universe is unknowable.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“When we open our minds too wide, we risk closing them.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“Those who think only in straight lines cannot see around a curve.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“I won't stay silent anymore, not when speaking out can make a difference.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“And in a universe of people that spend their todays searching for tomorrows, hope is the most powerful weapon you can have.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“You’re an everlasting flame that can’t be put out.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“I’m empty. I’m being asked to give everything, when I have nothing left.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“Humans--in their infinite injustice--have wronged you, but you'll find your rightful place again. Your light shines too brightly not to be a beacon for others.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“The most crucial truths are always rejected before they're accepted. " he says gazing out of space."It's one of our greatest human flaws: arrogance. We look up and dare to assume we know, when the universe is unknowable.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“Scientists say that somewhere in the universe, every event under the sun repeats itself an infinite number of times in every possible variation.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“Home is within me, no matter where I go, no matter what happens to our planet or our people.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“May your inner light always shine, and may it guide us through our darkest nights.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“Trust your fears Rho. Believing in them makes you safe.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“Bad things have happened to you, but when it came time to act - when you were tested - you chose to forgive. Even the person who hurt you most.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“It was easier to make excuses, to look for reasons and flaws, than to just admit the simple truth.”
― Romina Russell, quote from Zodiac
“Rosy lifted her arm, tried to say something, then pointed at the cafe, held her head, covered her mouth and—humiliation of humiliations—she began to cry. Right there in the street. “I’m so confused,” she said but it came out as a great honking wail.
“Come here, you silly girl,” Phyllis said.
The woman put her arms around Rosy, patted her back, and for the first time in forever, Rosy allowed herself to just cry.
A young mother with twins in a pram passed them. The children’s eyes tracked Rosy for a second before their faces crumpled and they started to cry too.
“I’m sorry,” Rosy said, and flapped her arms. “I’m sorry.”
― R.G. Manse, quote from Screw Friendship
“I guess I’ve just taken what bits and pieces I felt were right for me and made my own faith with them. Faith is a very personal thing, really. Just because you don’t meet with a group of people once a week who believe everything exactly the way you do doesn’t mean you don’t believe in something.”
― Charlie N. Holmberg, quote from The Paper Magician
“At its purest, Jainism is almost an atheistic religion, and the much venerated images of the Tirthankaras in temples represent not so much a divine presence as a profound divine absence. I”
― William Dalrymple, quote from Nine Lives
“Her office is oddly decorated with all things dog. There's a dog calendar, a dog clock, a couple of framed photographs of dogs, a dog leash sitting on the corner of her desk. The only thing missing is the actual dog itself. Or maybe the leash is for me?”
― Catherine McKenzie, quote from Spin
“Anyone who thinks the pen is mightier than the sword has not been stabbed with both.”
― Lemony Snicket, quote from When Did You See Her Last?
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