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Real Quotes - Page 809

It is difficult to express the reality of Ibo society in classical English.

Chinua Achebe, Bernth Lindfors (1997). “Conversations with Chinua Achebe”, p.9, Univ. Press of Mississippi

Beauty soaks reality as water fills a rag.

Chet Raymo (2005). “Honey from Stone: A Naturalist's Search for God”, p.55, Cowley Publications

But the reality is we often become our kindest, most ethical selves only by seeing what it feels like to be a selfish jackass first.

Cheryl Strayed (2013). “Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Someone Who’s Been There”, p.236, Atlantic Books Ltd

I felt something growing in me that was strong and real.

Cheryl Strayed (2012). “Wild: A Journey from Lost to Found”, p.22, Atlantic Books Ltd

It's really cool to be around people that are younger than you who are really cool with being open about stuff.

"Toro Y Moi". Interview with Larry Fitzmaurice, pitchfork.com. January 18, 2013.

By choosing recovery and risking to be real, we set the healthy boundaries that say, "I am in charge of my recovery and my life, and no one else on this Earth is.

Charles L. Whitfield (2010). “Boundaries and Relationships: Knowing, Protecting and Enjoying the Self”, p.59, Health Communications, Inc.

I suspect people would be in for a real shock if they knew the depths of his [Obama's] historical ignorance.

"Obama: Bush is Responsible for Chavez (Bzzt! Wrong!)". littlegreenfootballs.com. May 25, 2008.