“In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it.”
"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."
- 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