A Man Named Dave Quotes

“When we forgive, we free ourselves from the bitter ties that bind us to the one who hurt us.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Man Named Dave

“There are no guarantees in life, so learn from others’ mistakes. Enjoy what you can, while you can. Don’t let it consume you like . . . well, just let go and let life happen.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Man Named Dave

“Be good, be honest and fair, find something I believe in, work hard and keep the faith no matter how long it takes?”
― Dave Pelzer, A Man Named Dave

“I lived through an extraordinary experience, yet I was fortunate enough to learn from it and walk away a better person. I can’t change my past, and it does not grant me the right to use it as a crutch, nor am I destined to become a prisoner because of it. For years I have lived by the philosophy: that which does not kill you can only make you stronger. I simply had to learn to pick myself up at an earlier age.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Man Named Dave

“When my time comes, I would like to know that I have repaid my debt to those who have made a difference in my life. And to be at peace knowing that I stopped the cancer from spreading to those I love.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Man Named Dave

“You’re going to be fine. I promise you,” – with my finger I made an X sign on my chest – “cross my heart and hope to die, you have my word. You don’t deserve to live like that, and we’re going to turn things around.”
― David Pelzer, A Man Named Dave

“If it all ends now, I have lived, I have learned, and I have been loved. The greatest lesson is the gift of life, and no matter what, tomorrow is always another day.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Man Named Dave

“Something made them the way they are. Things do happen for a reason.”
― Dave Pelzer, A Man Named Dave