Book Quotes 4 Days

All of my favorite book quotes/poems. WARNING: MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS.

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“If only I had been more affectionate, more sensitive, more vulnerable. More happy. But in my life, all I’ve known is an inherent sadness.” - Mary Kubica, The Other Mrs.

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Circe by Madeline Miller

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“I would say, some people are like constellations that only touch the earth for a season.” - Madeline Miller, Circe

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“I had no right to claim him, I knew it. But in a solitary life, there are rare moments when another soul dips near yours, as stars once a year brush the earth. Such a constellation he was to me.” -Madeline Miller, Circe

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“In addition, a hurt heart takes time to heal. You cannot rush back into a position of trust with too much unresolved hurt. That hurt needs to be exposed and communicated. If you are hurting, you need to own that hurt.” -Henry Cloud, Boundaries

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“Problems arose when we blame someone else for our own lack of limits.” -Henry Cloud, Boundaries

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Boundaries by Henry Cloud

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“Not dealing with hurt or anger can kill a relationship.” -Henry Cloud, Boundaries

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Boundaries by Henry Cloud

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Boundaries by Henry Cloud

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“The point is that you can’t make anyone stay with or love you. Ultimately that is up to your partner.” -Henry Cloud, Boundaries

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“If everything you say is loved by everyone, the odds are good that you’re bending the truth.” -Henry Cloud, Boundaries

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“A lack of boundaries is often a sign of disobedience.” -Henry Cloud, Boundaries

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“In short, boundaries are not walls.” -Henry Cloud, Boundaries

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“We can’t bring peace to someone who doesn’t accept it!” -Henry Cloud, Boundaries

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Boundaries by Henry Cloud

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“Your envy should always be a sign to you that you are lacking something.” -Henry Cloud, Boundaries