Quotes On Being The Bigger Person Novels & Stories

His companion nodded in agreement, adding, “Perhaps peace isn’t the absence of pain, but the courage to keep loving despite it.” The conversation drew the attention of an elder, who approached with a kindly smile. “My dear ones,” he said softly, “every day is a chance to mend what was broken. Our scars remind us of what we’ve overcome, and our laughter is the anthem of our resilience. Cherish these moments, for they are the building blocks of our future.”

“Do you know how many times people laughed at him? How many times did they call him foolish? Yet today, the world cannot forget his name.” I felt my eyes widen. “Even Jesus,” she added quietly, her tone shifting into something spiritual. “They mocked him. They spat on him. They beat him. Yet he was the Son of God.” My throat tightened at that. Mira sighed. “Maxwell, every great person is bullied at the beginning,” she said. “Because the beginning is when people think they can still stop you. But when you rise too high, they no longer bully you. They start to fear you.”

"That's right, Seb. Next time you're unsure about something, check with Ms. Campbell first. If that's not possible, you can always ask me." At that, Beatrice nodded approvingly and added, "Zachary is wholly devoted to the company. He knows its affairs better than anyone." Then, she glared at me again. "Unlike you! What do you ever do besides always being jealous? Can't you learn from Zachary?" What was I supposed to learn from him? How to meddle in someone else's relationship? Or how to steal credit and sabotage others? I snorted, but didn't bother pointing it out.

“Bigger.” “Uh-huh,” Bowden says. “I’m not talking about physical strength. I’m talking about hubris. The moment you start to think you are unbeatable, is the moment you die. I made that mistake with your father…learn from me and don't make the same mistake.”

“Really? And what things does she say?” His smile grew. “Mimi once say that big people don't like when little people interrupt them and I will not like it too so while I'm a little people, I should not disturb big people.” I couldn't help but laugh at his cuteness. “Hmm.” “And she say that when I become a big boy, I should follow my mind. I should do what I can when I can so that in the future, I will not look back and regret not making a decision.”

At that very moment, William was the highlight of the entire Browns. ‘That’s right. Today’s my big day, so no matter how injured I am, I’ll just suck it up. I must show everyone the powerful side of me! ‘There’s a saying that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. This is a quote that I firmly believe in. Now that I’m able to survive this, whatever that’s waiting for me in front is all the glory and the light I need!’

That meant not everybody was going to be the nicest of people. "Well, Gandhi did once say to 'be the change you want to see in the world', it's only right to follow the guy" I said, putting on a posh voice just for the quote. He laughed, he had a really nice smile so it was nice to see him laughing considering he mentioned he wasn't always treated right. "That is a good quote to live by" he paused, turning around to face me making me turn too.

She found Joel still seated comfortably as he bobbed his head to the music in his ears. Shooting him a killing look, she sat on one of the chairs close to the door. The motivational posters of various colours that decorated the sky-blue painted walls caught her attention. And most of them, she observed, contained quotes from famous people. Some she had heard of and some she had read about. "A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt. That one made her smile. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." ~ Nelson Mandela

‘Those who belittle others are usually so little themselves. Small people belittle others. Great people make others feel they to can become great.’ Quote by Nick Verd. April barely had time to plaster a small smile on her face, still covering her braces, before they entered the hall. To claps and cheers. In her mind, she had very little to be happy about right now. The way Noah had looked at her made her self-conscious of her overweight body. She didn’t want to be here.

he said then smiled. “Are you the God of Love or something?” I asked. “Maesea, you'll never know if you don't try. But for now, you should also open up more and get out of your box. Just always remember that people come and go. People who leave your world aren't worth much to be the cause of your tears. Let them leave and treasure the ones who never left.” “You might miss great happiness in your life if you don't try. Remember how “At least” is better than “What if's”. And it's better to lose someone who willingly left than lose someone precious because you're pushing them away even though you wanted to spend your life with them.”