It is one of those quirks of human nature that you love the person whom you treat well, not necessarily the person who treats you well.
Jo CoudertIt is possible to ruin a chicken in the cooking of it, but not easily. Short of burning it or letting it get dried out, you can hardly go wrong.
Jo CoudertThere is no way of steering successfully between a failed situation and a failed self except by stopping and taking our bearings.
Jo CoudertIt is rewarding to find someone you like, but it is essential to like yourself. It is quickening to recognize that someone is a good and decent human being, but it is indispensable to view yourself as acceptable. It is a delight to discover people who are worthy of respect and admiration and love, but it is vital to believe yourself deserving of these things.
Jo Coudert