Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Quotes

i hate writing but i love having written

Dorothy Parker’s original wording. Quote research traces the earliest clear version to Frank Norris in 1902: “Don’t like to write, but like having written.

Blind faith is painful

 I sometimes hurt because I am not sure if I'm meant to be with a partner in this life. I am married, yes. I have already made that decision, yes. However, I am unsure if I was 'meant' to be with another person. 

It's a daily choice, I read. Daily. Choice. 

Choosing to be with another person. To care for them. Care with them. Care about stuff together. Strive to do things that please both of you. It's not an easy choice to make. Daily. Choice. Forever. 

We had a deep/personal/true conversation the other day. It was hard, but he let me speak. I spoke for a while, and he simply listened.