The Irish Flapper Quotes

“It is more about the person you are, rather than what you have done that makes you special.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“Life is a balancing act, my dear. You cannot have too much of a good thing without the bad sweeping in to make you realize the difference.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“Paddy’s writings inspired her to start painting again. She knew how important it was to do the things that you enjoy in life instead of being drowned by the things you hate.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“You cannot force someone through violence to think the way you want them to; that just creates resentment and bitter hatred on both sides,” countered Dolores. “It is like treating an injustice with another injustice, the cycle just goes on and on.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“We all hit rock bottom, Isabelle, but the courageous ones pick themselves up.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“There is someone for everyone.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“Being an adult means taking responsibility. You cannot just walk away from everything you find unpleasant. You first have to weigh the options and not burn bridges.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“Struggling builds one’s character.” “Why, so we will be better at enduring more struggling?” Dolores smiled. “No, so you will have the endurance to overcome the obstacles you will encounter in fulfilling your life’s purpose. There comes a time in every person’s life when something dramatic happens that potentially paralyzes and stunts their growth.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“is our choice which to allow into our hearts. The devil has no power in this world except the power that we give him. There exist angels to lift you out of despair; you just have to have faith. Maybe one day your eyes will be open to the signs.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“In the face of evil, goodness prevails every time. The only reason I survived was by the true grace of God. I have felt the Lord’s presence in my life many times. A feeling of comfort surrounds you and you know that, no matter what happens, everything will be all right in the end. I realize you have to go on your own path. I will not tell you what to believe, but I will tell you this: It is a cold world without the warmth of one’s faith.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“Having faith in a belief makes it more meaningful because it was earned rather than handed to you and proven by facts. The truest things in life are the things which need no proof of their existence,”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“Remember this! Not money, nor material things can you take with you in the end. All you can take is your character and your dignity. No one can ever steal hard-earned attributes from you. A man’s body can take a beaten by another, but they can break his spirit only if he allows.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“As long as you harm no one intentionally, then your afterlife will be a good one. Whatever you do, never allow her to bring hatred into your heart, for it plants a seed and acts as a poison that will prove toxic to the rest of your journey.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“Everything you hate in this life you are destined to be in the next.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“can say what she likes to me, I humor her. You see, in my mind, I live in paradise and she in a burning hell of her own making. She hates everything that is not just like her, but the joke is on her.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“cannot hurt or help another soul without first hurting or helping themselves. So I let her mouth run amok and I listen with a faint smile on my face, for I know inwardly that the only damage she is doing is to herself.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“Words can heal or harm as much as actions. That kind of hatred she has lodged in her heart will manifest itself one day, likely in the form of sickness. The body will eventually react to such poisonous emotions. Think of your words and actions towards others like a river that will run back to its source in the end.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“Folks only have as much power over you as you allow”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“when you speak in cryptic riddles, sometimes you make absolutely no sense, but then there are those other times when I think you have acquired divine inspiration.” “Annie, only once we open our minds can we learn life's valuable lessons.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“Life is fair if you believe in Karma. You pay that woman no mind, you hear, child? The universe has its own way obtaining justice. Everyone will get exactly what is coming to them in the end.  What goes around comes around.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“What if I try and try and still fail?” “Then you are listening to your ego and not your true instinct because it will never fail you.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“everyone gets a little lost along the way. We all find obstacles that are hard to overcome, but if you do not persevere, you will always feel a deep void. Everyone is born with great potential and a unique purpose. Ultimately, it is up to each one of us to find and develop it. Life is very short, so let no one decide it for you.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“her,” joked Annie. “Annie, I want you to know that your mother would be so proud of you.” Kay was impressed with her niece's maturity and self-possession.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“cosmetics and falsehoods.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“How do you know when you have met a kindred spirit?” Kay pondered the question for a moment. “A kindred spirit recognizes you for who you truly are, ‘tis a pure connection. They are not impressed with cosmetics”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“Oh please! Love, marriage, ‘tis all just a sham anyway.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“See, ‘tis your problem, you cannot give him that kind of power. He is just a boy”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“protective shield around herself so she could avoid getting hurt. It took a long time to gain Annie’s trust but once it was established it was a lifelong bond.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“had a generous and trusting heart, whereas Annie protected hers like a fortress that few could trespass.”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper

“We just have different natures. Why must you say that it is mine that is defective and needs adjusting? Maybe ‘tis yours. If I am a closed book, then you’re a far too open one. I worry that one day you will make a grave mistake and trust the wrong person.” “Lord, you have a suspicious nature,”
― Catherine Stack, The Irish Flapper