Quotes About Vulnerability

Don't tell Mummy,' he said, giving me a slight shake. 'This is our secret, Antoinette, do you hear me?

A dog that has been beaten for years will die if it is thrown out in the street to fend for itself. It will cringe in corners, not trusting a soul but always hoping for some kindness. The one emotion it will not feel is relief at its freedom.

White people aren't ready for trust. But some days we have no choice but to take a chance with them.

The folly of humankind is that it believes it is impervious to decay

In a world where, as one poet says, "people speak to each other mostly for profit," it is exhilarating to listen to a voice that is practicing disclosure without seeking advantage. That is intimate.

I think, if you touch me, your hand might fall off or something. Worse things have happened to people who have touched me.

MATAMORE: I never fight with my love face on, I worry that it might get scratched.

This is why, Joe, this is why I shouldn't be left alone.

Don't be afraid; people are so afraid; don't be afraid to live in the raw wind, naked, alone...Learn at least this: What you are capable of. Let nothing stand in your way.

I needed to know that Death was here, in the room, and that I was too fast, too young, and too smart for him.

I once read somewhere that, in any relationship, the one who cares the least is the one with all the power.

any strength overused ultimately becomes a liability.

Se la veía debatirse entre su deseo de dominar la congoja y la imposibilidad de evitarla. La dejó llorar. El llanto es una descarga de la emotividad. Cuando ésta llega a un punto grave de concentración es preciso abrir compuertas al alma. Y el llanto, a veces, es su mejor cauce.

Så jækla langt vekke. En plog, noen biler, en temmelig lita dame fra Estland eller Litauen å ta bakfra. I have a dream... Alle mannfolk har et sted hvor de blir forsvarsløse. Ikke rart at jeg bare vil jækla langt vekk, og kjøre plogen, og ta ei dame bakfra og være i fred.

Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.

In our minds, love and lust are really separated. It's hard to find someone that can be kind and you can trust enough to leave your kids with, and isn't afraid to throw her man up against the wall and lick him from head to toe.

Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if you have to dig a little.

Musically, I always allow myself to jump off of cliffs. At least that's what it feels like to me. Whether that's what it actually sounds like might depend on what the listener brings to the songs.

A guitarist or a drummer can get a cold and still play; I get a cold and sound like a wet mitten trying to sing you a love song. Charming.

Even a glamorous bitch can be in need.

Some people are afraid of what they might find if they try to analyze themselves too much. But you have to crawl into your wounds to discover where your fears are. Once the bleeding starts, the cleansing can begin.

Over the last few hours I've allowed myself to feel defeated, and just like she said if you allow yourself to feel the way you really feel, maybe you won't be afraid of that feeling anymore.

Childhood is long and narrow like a coffin, and you can't get out of it on your own.

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