"But what truly horsey girls discover in the end is that boyfriends, husbands, children, and careers are the substitute – for horses."
- Jane Smiley
Belief
"In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it."
- Jane Smiley
Motivation
"Leaving any bookstore is hard, especially on a day in August, when the street outside burns and glares, and the books inside are cool and crisp to the touch."
- Jane Smiley
Reflection
"Your sons weren’t made to like you. That’s what grandchildren are for."
- Jane Smiley
Family
"Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book."
- Jane Smiley
Well-being
"Hustle hard baby girl."
Motivation
"Stop snoozing your alarm."
Motivation
"Results on. Excuses off."
Motivation
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."
- Arthur Ashe
Motivation
"Your most important work is always ahead of you, never behind you."
- Stephen Covey
Motivation