

“Only when you are in trouble do you realize who your true friends areâ€� And, my dear, you will be surprised!”
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“I have come to realize that bad times coupled with good reflections provide some of the best lessons, and not just about business but also about relationships. One has many more supposed friends when one is up than when one is down, because most people like to be with winners and shun losers. True friends are the opposite.”
― Principles: Life and Work
― Principles: Life and Work

“I’ve never seen you with anyone who didn’t look like a supermodel. So don’t sit there and pretend like you’ve never judged anyone based on their looks. I bet there are plenty of genuine women who wouldn’t care about your wealth or position, but you didn’t give them the time of day because they didn’t have perfect bodies, or they weren’t up to your standards of beauty. You reap what you sow and if you chose to date nothing but gold diggers, you can’t expect them to be around in your time of need.”
― Mistress to the Beast
― Mistress to the Beast

“You are allowed to want more for yourself for no other reason than because it makes your heart happy. You don’t need anyone’s permission, and you certainly shouldn’t have to rely on anyone’s support as the catalyst to get you there.”
― Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals
― Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals

“You love too hard,"
he said.
"It's the only way to love,"
I replied.
I am tired of
every person coming my way
telling me that I am too
needy for love.
I am not needy
for love.
I just love.”
― The Nectar of Pain
he said.
"It's the only way to love,"
I replied.
I am tired of
every person coming my way
telling me that I am too
needy for love.
I am not needy
for love.
I just love.”
― The Nectar of Pain
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