The only thing more destructive than a tornado is a family.
—Reynolds Price
Life is short and often stingy; feast the heart with what it craves, short of cruelty, and let the world wonder.
—Reynolds Price
Strength just comes in one brand – you. Stand up at sunrise and meet what they send you and keep your hair combed.
—Reynolds Price
What I still ask for daily-for life as long as I have work to do, and work as long as I have life.
—Reynolds Price
Topics: Work
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