Quotes from Portia Nelson

Any day of the week I would choose to be "out" with others and in touch with myself... then to be "in" with others and out of touch with myself.

I am astounded at how long it takes to discover... for the first time, the things I have learned... over and over again all my life.

I am not a piece of jewelry to be worn so that others will admire you. If you choose to continue … you must also remember that when jewelry is displayed … it can be stolen.

I hope that what you are after is an exchange … not a reaction.

I don't know what I want sometimes, But I know that I want to know what I want. I know that once I know what I want I will be able to get it. Of course, I may not want what I get when I get it... But, at least I'll know I don't want that! Then, I can move on to something else I don't know if I want. That's progress!

I am astounded at how long it takes to discover... for the first time, the things I have learned... over and over again all my life.