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See many parents, particularly mothers with small children, often frustrated in their desire to accomplish a lot because all they seem to do is meet the needs of little children all day. Remember, frustration is a function of our expectations, and our expectations are often a reflection of the social mirror rather than our own values and priorities.
- Stephen Covey
I've started a new diet—for the fifth time this year. I know I'm overweight, and I really want to change. I read all the new information, I set goals, I get myself all psyched up with a positive mental attitude and tell myself I can do it. But I don't. After a few weeks, I fizzle. I just can't seem to keep a promise I make to myself.
- Stephen Covey
Frustration is a function of our expectations, and our expectations are often a reflection of the social mirror rather than our own values and priorities.
- Stephen Covey
Raw emotions - anger, frustration, bitterness, resentment - are the feelings we tend to hide from people we want to impress but spew on those we love the most.
- Lysa TerKeurst
I stop paying attention because as much as I love beauty, I hate stupidity, and seeing the two combined pisses me off.
- Tucker Max
Soha senki nem kapja meg, amit akar, és ez gyönyör?.
- Ernest Cline
Yeah, I wish we could skip this storyline crap," Cruz said. "Bor-ing.
- Ernest Cline
Christ, who the fuck cares, man?" Lex hissed back.
- Ernest Cline
Many make the mistake of trying to grow their faith through striving and self-determination. This always leads to disappointment and frustration. It can also lead to presumption, which is counterfeit faith—and devastating. Use the measure of faith you have to discover Him for the sake of knowing Him. Increased faith is the result.
- Bill Johnson
In Paris they simply stared when I spoke to them in French I never did succeed in making those idiots understand their own language.
- Mark Twain
Love is madness, if thwarted it develops fast.
- Mark Twain
There are some nights when sleep plays coy, aloof and disdainful. And all the wiles that I employ to win its service to my side are useless as wounded pride, and much more painful.
- Maya Angelou