Quotes May 30, 2023

I encourage adopted people to tell their stories, our stories, and let no one else define these experiences for us.
Nicole Chung,
writer, editor
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
 
 
 
 
He didn’t want to please the readers. He wanted to stretch them until they twanged.
Martin Amis,
writer, essayist
1949-2023
 
 
 
 
Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.
James Stephens – 1880-1950 – Irish Poet-Storyteller
 
 
 
 
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.”
Pelé
 
 
 
 
I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you.
Tina Turner,
singer, performer, “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll”
1939-2023