“I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself.”

— D.H. Lawrence · Calm quote

English novelist and poet · 1885 – 1930

English novelist and poet (1885–1930), author of Sons and Lovers and Lady Chatterley's Lover.

Source: Self-Pity (Pansies) · ✓ Source verified

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Silence is a source of great strength.

Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.

Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content.

Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.

He who angers you conquers you.

We need never be ashamed of our tears.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.

Your own Self-realization is the greatest service you can render the world.