I began to have an idea of my life, not as the slow shaping of achievement to fit my preconceived purposes, but as the gradual discovery and growth of a purpose which I did not know.
—Marion Milner (‘Joanna Field’)
There seemed to be endless obstacles … it seemed that the root of cause of them all was fear.
—Marion Milner (‘Joanna Field’)
Topics: Fear
The growth of understanding follows an ascending spiral rather than a straight line.
—Marion Milner (‘Joanna Field’)
Topics: Understanding, Growth
I used to trouble about what life was for—now being alive seems sufficient reason.
—Marion Milner (‘Joanna Field’)
Topics: Life and Living, Worry
It’s weak and despicable to go on wanting things and not trying to get them.
—Marion Milner (‘Joanna Field’)
Topics: Courage to Begin, Courage, Success, Secrets of Success
Sometimes I found that in my happy moments I could not believe that I had ever been miserable.
—Marion Milner (‘Joanna Field’)
Topics: Resilience
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