David Berman Quotes

What I have learned from my work up to now, is to try to be open, but also protect myself by not letting the good and the evil get too much importance.

Knowing when to leave may be the smartest thing anyone can learn.

It's important to keep your power and not give it up.

Sometimes to keep it together you've got to leave it alone.

sometimes knowing when to give up is the real test of character... -annabelle granger

I am good at walking away. Rejection teaches you how to reject.

I ignore the jealous, I ignore the malicious, I ignore the ignorant, and I ignore the paranoid. If the shoe fits anyone, wear it.

Things don't weigh me down any more. I confront things, and I move on. I don't dwell on things; I don't let things simmer under the surface. I am where it starts and where it ends. I have the power in my life to be happy.

Life unravels the way it does, and it has an effect on you, but you have to take responsibility for dealing with it.

I admire people who have that integrity, who know how to peacefully move through a situation - and it's reflected in how they deal with things like loss.

I have my own strength.

Not being anxious requires a level of humility, doesn't it? It does, I think. It's not all about you.

The only way I've been able to keep my sanity is to pull back when I feel like it's time to pull back.

I've learned that usually, the less I know about other people, the better off I am.

If you take everything personally and to heart, it will tear you apart. Take criticism, learn, adjust, and move on.

As cliche as it sounds, I've always told myself, 'Don't worry about the things you can't control. Control the things you can control.' That battle has beat up on me for years.

I've just learned how to put things into perspective and how to not be afraid of change while making decisions for myself. Also, asking for what I want and demanding what I need and being more confident in who I am and my ability.

I admire how she protects her energy and understands her limitations.

Some weak people are so sensible of their weakness as to be able to make a good use of it.

The one thing a creator can bring to the table when everybody else has all the money and power is centeredness and the ability to walk away. Never sit at a table you can't walk away from.

It's definitely the biggest lesson - not to take things personally. But it's also the hardest one.

I know what to keep to myself. I know what I want to give up.

It is pointless to get your knickers in a twist if a certain person fails to react the way you want. It is best to avoid people and situations that you know drive you crazy. Remember to vote with your feet. If a situation is untenable or unchangeable, walk away.

I now realize that just because you can take a punch does not mean you must stand in front of a fist, particularly not when the fist is your own.

I've always been able to hear and read what I say before I say it. That's why I'm a good quote. Or a good interview. If I say something that's uncomfortable for someone's ears, it's going to be the truth; I just happen to voice it. But it's the truth. It's not my opinion.