Those shining stars, he liked to point out, were one of the special treats for people like us who lived out in the wilderness. Rich city folks, he'd say, lived in fancy apartments, but their air was so polluted they couldn't even see the stars. We'd have to be out of our minds to want to trade places with any of them. β¨ Jeannette Walls (2009). The Glass Castle: A Memoir, p.39, Simon and Schuster
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- Confidence doesn't come from thinking you're perfect or flawless. That's arrogance. Confidence comes from appreciating the beauty of your texture.
- Years from now, when all the junk they got is broken and long forgotten, you'll still have your stars. β¨ Jeannette Walls (2009). The Glass Castle: A Memoir, p.41, Simon and Schuster
- You should never hate anyone, even your worst enemies. Everyone has something good about them. You have to find the redeeming quality and love the person for that. β¨ Jeannette Walls (2006). The Glass β¦ βΆ
- Don't you make fun of me or my children! Some babies are premature. Mine were all postmature. That's why they're so smart. Their brains had longer to develop. β¨ Jeannette Walls (2009). The Glass Cast β¦ βΆ
- When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it's up to you to find it.
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