I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.
Audre Lorde (via thechocolatebrigade)
…I suddenly had a little epiphany: all the books we own, both read and unread, are the fullest expression of self we have at our disposal.
The PolySyllabic Spree by Nick Hornby (via thechocolatebrigade)
knowing oneself —
“If you know yourself a little too well, you wouldn’t bother being underrated a little too much.” -onepoignantsoul~
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich.”
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching




