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My hands tend to be full enough dealing with people who hate me for who I am. Concentrate too hard on the millions of people who hate you for what you are and you're likely to turn into one of those unkempt, sloppy dressers who sag beneath the weight of the two hundred political buttons they wear pinned to their coats and knapsacks. ↗

— David Sedaris

#hatred #self-worth #truth #political

Librarians, Dusty, possess a vast store of politeness. These are people who get asked regularly the dumbest questions on God's green earth. These people tolerate every kind of crank and eccentric and mouth breather there is. ↗

— Garrison Keillor

#political

Have you ever wondered why Republicans are so interested in encouraging people to volunteer in their communities? It’s because volunteers work for no pay. Republicans have been trying to get people to work for no pay for a long time. ↗

— George Carlin

#republicans #political

Nay, but prithee, with sprinkles 'pon it instead," I said solemnly, "and frosting of white. ↗

— Jim Butcher

#politeness #sweetness #political

Not in this lifetime, buddy,” I said finally. “Resistance is futile, Kitten.” “So is your charm.” “We’ll see. ↗

— Jennifer L. Armentrout

#katy #resistance

It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end. ↗

— Leonardo da Vinci

#resistance #resistance

Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that, my child. Remember you are half water. If you can't go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does. ↗

— Margaret Atwood

#patient #water #resistance

You know me...I can't resist a good prank ↗

— Justin Bieber

#resistance

You are an irritating son of a bitch.” “Ah, ma petite, how can I resist you when you whisper such sweet endearments to me? ↗

— Laurell K. Hamilton

#jean-claude #resistance

Sometimes, before you make any plans or resolutions, before you declare your heroic intent to persevere, you just have to cry. ↗

— Jaclyn Dolamore

#heroism #magic-under-glass #perseverance