When you chase a dream, you learn about yourself. You learn your capabilities and limitations, and the value of hard work and persistence.
Nicholas SparksRomance is thinking about your significant other, when you are supposed to be thinking about something else.
Nicholas SparksWhat was it, he wondered for the hundredth time, that enabled Pastor Harris to hear the answers in his heart? What did he mean when he said he felt God’s presence? Steve supposed he could ask Pastor Harris directly, but he doubted that would do any good. How could anyone explain such a thing? It would be like describing colors to someone blind from birth: The words might be understood, but the concept would remain mysterious and private.
Nicholas SparksI read over a hundred books a year and have done so since I was fifteen years old, and every book I've read has taught me something.
Nicholas SparksWhat? You don't think he's cute?" "I didn't really notice." "How can you not notice when a guy is cute?" Melody stared at her in disbelief.
Nicholas SparksBut if it couldn't be love and it didn't feel like lust, what was it? Like? Did he like her? Of course, he did, but that word didn't capture his feelings, either. It was a little too... vague and soft around the edges. People liked ice cream. People liked to watch television. It meant nothing, and it didn't come close to explaining why, for the first time, he felt the urge to tell someone the truth.
Nicholas Sparks