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1. The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath "I took a deep breath and listened to the bold brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am."  Michelle Taliento:  "It can be nice to hear someone going through what you're going through." Grace Leneghan:  "I read The Bell Jar only this past winter when I was in the process of healing from some rough times. When I went to see a psychiatrist, she greeted me, saw I had it with me, smiled, and commented, "Interesting choice"... I think about that and try not to take myself too seriously." 2. Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert "It was in a bathtub back in New York, reading Italian words aloud from a dictionary, that I first started mending my soul. My life had gone to bits and I was so unrecognizable to myself that I probably couldn't have picked me out of a police lineup. But I felt a glimmer of happiness when I started studying Italian, and when you sense a faint potentially for happiness after such dark ti...

Life is short.  There is no time to leave important words unsaid. No one should underestimate the power of a good quote. Quotes can represent something to live by. They can remind you of something or someone you love. Quotes can motivate, inspire, counsel, or help you through a hard time.  I have gathered some of the most important quotes in the lives of many people around me. These quotes provide such a glimpse into the personalities of each of these humans.  Enjoy. Michelle Kim Michelle in Paris 2014. Photo by Ron Kitts. MJ Santry Ireland 2015. Photo by MJ Santry. Mary Leneghan Mary in Columbus 2015. Photo by Grace Leneghan. Madeline Lederer Maddie in Ireland 2014. Photo by Institute of Study Abroad Ireland. Philipe AbiYouness Seacaucus Train Station. Photo by Philipe AbiYouness Christine Troha Leneghan Photo from Elf (2003).  Michelle Taliento   Michelle and her dad. Haley Pilkington Haley i...