Karen Kingsbury Quotes and Sayings - Page 1
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“I'm probably the most loquacious author when it comes to my dedications. The reason is there is some symbolism there. I've been writing these books, bringing these stories to my readers who I love so much, and I have a greater love for my family.”
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“Friends don't get jealous of each other or begrudge the other for finding success. They celebrate every victory together.”
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“The next time that boy pursues you, he better do it like a dying man looking for water in a desert. When it's the right guy, you'll know, because he'll cherish you.”
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“God stays awake all the time. In case we need to talk to Him about something.”
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“Christmas is a time to mark our progress through this earthly journey. Because of Christmas, this we know: Christ was born for us. He is love, and the plans he has for us always surpass our own.”
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“It's never too late with truth. It stands outside time.”
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“The truth was this: Love is a decision.”
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“Secular writers can tell a story about the physical, the emotional, and the intellectual parts of a character. But no matter how well they tell the story, they miss a facet that is innately part of all of us - the spiritual.”
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“Goodbyes are on of the hardest things about life. One way or another people were always leaving... Always moving on.”
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“But the Beast was a good person...the Prince looked on the outside the way the Beast was on the inside. Sometimes people couldn't see the inside of the person unless they like the outside of a person. Because they hadn't learned to hear the music yet.”
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“God grows fragrant flowers of hope in the ashes of loss.”
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“Readers need to see themselves between the lines of the story.”
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“People were never meant to be idols. We aren't supposed to be worshipped. Only God deserves that kind of praise.”
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“Reader loyalty will stay because I'm not changing.”
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“There were times when I was so sick of talking about the Bible.”
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“You need to have time to really hear God.”
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“You need to get down among the people who are the dirtiest and dustiest, and the depravity, and you need to see Christ's light shining there.”
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“You can't base your decisions on anyone's opinion but yours and God's.”
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“Pray on all occasions." Unlocked page 38.”
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“You don't have love without sacrifice; you can't have sacrifice without love.”
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“The eagle had two natural enemies: storms and serpents. He embraced the storm, waiting on the rock for the right thermal current and then using that to carry him higher. While other birds were taking cover, the eagle was soaring. An eagle would never fight against the storms of life.”
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“I tell of hearts and souls and dances... Butterflies and second chances; Desperate ones and dreamers bound, Seeking life from barren ground, Who suffer on in earthly fate The bitter pain of agony hate, Might but they stop and here forgive Would break the bonds to breathe and live And find that God in goodness brings A chance for change, the hope of wings To rest in Him, and self to die And so become a butterfly.”
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“Life is too short for half-hearted connections and meaningless run-throughs.”
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“Never be passive. Victories happen when you take charge of a game. You can't win by playing not to lose".”
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“Three years? That's a thousand tomorrows, ma'am.”
-- Karen Kingsbury
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