Quotes from Books

I want to be furiously happy, even if I’m not.

You can’t be depressed when you’re wearing a raccoon hat.

There’s something about the way that laughter and pain can coexist that can be very helpful.

The best way to keep one's word is not to give it.

If only we could understand that the animals we love are not ours to own but to cherish.

You never know what a day will bring.

The best way to observe a fish is to become a fish.

If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.

We all know that dogs can’t talk, but they can certainly listen.

The brain is a world consisting of a number of unexplored continents and great stretches of unknown territory.

We are all, in one way or another, hallucinating all the time.

Hallucinations are not just a symptom of illness; they can be a rich source of insight into the workings of the brain.

The summit is optional, but getting down is mandatory.

It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.

I had a job to do, and I was determined to do it.

Compassion is the antidote to suffering.

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present in the moment.

The heart is the seat of our emotions and our deepest connections.

Every moment is a choice; choose wisely.

Healing begins when we learn to love ourselves.

I want to be able to tell you why I jump.

I’m not trying to be difficult, I just can’t help it.

Please don’t assume that I’m not able to think.

All people at some point in their lives have to choose whether to be the person who takes care of others or the person who takes care of themselves.

There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.

Sometimes you have to step outside, get some air, and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be.

If you have to eat two frogs, eat the ugliest one first.

The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire, not things we fear.

Successful people are simply those with successful habits.

It's the silence that makes me feel like I'm home.

The past is never dead. It's not even past.

The days are long, but the years are short.

I want to be happier at home, and I want to be more productive.

The best way to change your life is to change your habits.

If your mind is not in your control, it can become your worst enemy.

The more you understand your mind, the more you can tame it.

Self-compassion is the key to a healthier mind.

To be human is to be imperfect.

Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.

I think Bob knew I needed him just as much as he needed me.

Sometimes it takes a cat to teach you about life.

You can’t change the world, but you can change your world.

Sometimes, the greatest gift is the presence of a loyal friend.

Bob taught me that life is about the journey, not just the destination.

Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.

We are all of us in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.

It's all about the choices we make.

The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.

There are other worlds than these.

The most important thing is to keep going.

Books are a uniquely portable magic.

The adverb is not your friend.

If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write.

Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love. It did not end well.

The world was made of stories, and the stories were made of the world.

There is a difference between a story and a tale, and a tale never ends well.

Meditation is not about becoming a new person, but becoming familiar with the person you already are.

The mind is a wonderful servant but a terrible master.

Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different.

Misery is a great teacher, but it is a terrible mother.

I don't like to think of myself as a writer. I think of myself as a storyteller.

The most important thing is the story, and I think that's what Misery is all about.

It was a hot, dry summer, and the heat seemed to press down on the town like a lid.

Sometimes, the things that make us feel alive also make us feel dead.

I am Christine. I am a power.

The rules of civility are not merely a matter of etiquette; they are a reflection of one’s moral character.

Life is a series of choices, and the choices we make define who we become.

In every city, there are people who follow the rules and those who break them, and therein lies the story.

Sometimes dead is better.

Death is not the end, it’s just a new beginning.

We all have our own pets to bury.