Quotes of John Updike

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Being able to write becomes a kind of shield, a way of hiding, a way of too instantly transforming pain into honey.

- John Updike

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“ She believed she could so she did. ”

- Unknown

“ We would frequently be ashamed of our good deeds if people saw all of the motives that produced them. ”

- Francois De La Rochefoucauld

“ Being with you never felt wrong. It's the one thing I did right. You're the one thing I did right. ”

- Becca Fitzpatrick

“ There will be tough workouts when the athlete has to really dig deep, believe, and not give up when the pain seems too much. The athlete can respond in one of two ways: Yield to the pain and selfdoubt or decide that fear will not determine his or her potential. It's hard (and usually uncomfortable) work breaking through old barriers and selfdefeating thought patterns to see meaningful progress, and fear is an absolutely natural response, but you can't let it become a limiter. ”

- Siri Lindley

“ God does not ask about our ability, but our availability. ”

- Unknown

“ Maybe everyone can live beyond what they're capable of. ”

- Markus Zusak

“ Sitting too long produces trees. ”

- Lorin MorganRichards

“ I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. (Psalms 116:12 NIV) ”

- Anonymous

“ Sometimes what seems so right turns out wrong and what seems so wrong turns out right. What do I call this phenomenon? Life. ”

- Charles F. Glassman

“ Don’t marry him. Don’t be with him. Be with me. ”

- Jenny Han

“ Be Brave, Be Bold! Never allow fear to dictate your choices. Use your VOICE & trust in your abilities. ”

- Rosalie Bardo

“ Choose being kind over being right, and you’ll be right every time. ”

- Richard Carlson

“ Mistakes are not bad; excuses are. ”

- Udai Yadla

“ Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything. ”

- Napoleon Hill

“ I can't make someone stay, but I can make me stay with someone. A successful relationship needs a constant decision to remain committed. ”

- Jeffrey Alcuizar Igot

“ The more one judges, the less one loves. ”

- Honore de Balzac

“ The New England conscience doesn't keep you from doing what you shouldn't-it just keeps you from enjoying it. ”

- Cleveland Amory

“ I've always kept one emotional suitcase packed. With you, I live out of one, every day, and I keep a cab on speed dial. ”

- Heather Angelika Dooley

“ Love isn't a feeling or emotion that changes timely, it's everlasting... ”

- Gandhi

“ Now, I return to this young fellow. And the communication I have got to make is, that he has great expectations. ”

- Charles Dickens

“ When you know my love, my love will warm you. ”

- Ruby Dee

“ Close your eyes, take your time and listen. ”

- Maxime Lagacé

“ Love is the beauty of the soul. ”

- Augustine of Hippo