Shannon Byrne > Shannon's Quotes

“Every time you post something online, you have a choice.
You can either make it something that adds to the happiness levels in the world—or you can make it something that takes away.

I tried to add something by starting Girl Online.

And for a while, it really seemed to be working.

So, next time you go to post a comment or an update or share a link, ask yourself: is this going to add to the happiness in the world?

And if the answer is no, then please delete.

There is enough sadness in the world already. You don’t need to add to it.”
― Zoe Sugg

“Sometimes you have to face up to your fears to realize that they aren’t actually real.”
― Zoe Sugg, Girl Online

“A candle in your room is brighter than ten thousand stars in the sky.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“When I was young, I prayed to God for an angel and He replied, "I already gave you one: your mother.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“That's when it really hits you: health is number one.

I think it can be hard for people who have not had to deal with disease or a life-threatening injury to realize just how important health can be. Once you've experienced something like that, it becomes an absolute priority. You can have many aspirations and goals, but if you don't take care of yourself first, you're unlikely to achieve them.”
― Kaleb Dahlgren, Crossroads: My Story of Tragedy and Resilience as a Humboldt Bronco

“It’s important to remember that none of us is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. All we can do is try to be the best version of ourselves as we move forward. In this case, if he asks, you can tell the truth, or you can lie. I suppose it comes down to the kind of person you want to see when you look in the mirror.”
― Nicholas Sparks, The Wish

“But never forget that love is always stronger than fear. Love saved me, and I know it will save you, too.”
― Nicholas Sparks, The Wish

“teaching is impossible unless a student wants to learn.”
― Nicholas Sparks, The Wish

“Tomorrow will be better.”
“But what if it’s not?” I asked.
“Then you say it again tomorrow. Because it might be. You never know, right? At some point, tomorrow will be better.”
― Morgan Matson, Amy & Roger's Epic Detour

“The best discoveries always happened to the people who weren't looking for them.”
― Morgan Matson, Amy & Roger's Epic Detour

“A thousand moments that I had just taken for granted- mostly because I had assumed that there would be a thousand more.”
― Morgan Matson, Second Chance Summer

“Do your thing and don't care if they like it.”
― Tina Fey, Bossypants

“You can love anyone. Love is just caring about someone very deeply. Feeling like that
person matters to you, like your whole world would be sadder without them in it.”
― Anna Carey, Eve

“I loved my mother too,' I said. 'I still do. That's the thing - it never goes away, even if the person does.”
― Anna Carey, Eve