Quotes about Freedom
It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.
- Maya Angelou
Nothing's wrong with going to jail for something you believe in. Remember, jail was made for people. Not horses.
- Maya Angelou
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave
- Maya Angelou
God, help me let go of my need to deprive myself of being alive.
- Melody Beattie
Control is an illusion. It doesn't work.
- Melody Beattie
We can let ourselves enjoy life. If we want something and can afford it, buy it. If we want to do something that is legal and harmless, do it. When we're actually involved with doing something that is recreational, don't find ways to feel bad. Let go and enjoy life.
- Melody Beattie
Can you feel the rush? Listen quietly. It's there. It's the sound of a life and spirit being set free. God, help me set myself free from ridiculous and unnecessary expectations.
- Melody Beattie
Today, I will ask myself what I would be doing differently if I weren't trying to control. When I hear the answer, I will do it. God, help me let go of my need to control. Help me set myself and others free.
- Melody Beattie
Free others to be who they are. In so doing, you will set yourself free.
- Melody Beattie
If you could have anything you wanted and it wouldn't be bad or wrong, what would that be? So
- Melody Beattie
Forgiveness is wonderful. It wipes the slate clean. It clears up guilt. It brings peace and harmony
- Melody Beattie
For each of us, there comes a time to let go. You will know when that time has come. When you have done all that you can do, it is time to detach. Deal with your feelings. Face your fears about losing control. Gain control of yourself and your responsibilities. Free others to be who they are. In so doing, you will set yourself free.
- Melody Beattie