125 quotes found
“What is important is to understand the true boundaries of reality, not the probable boundaries of possible future events. Although boundary conditions operate on the future, they are probabilistic ...”
“Should' assumes that when either willingness or ability is lacking, it may be compensated for by an abundance of the other. This is simply not realistic.”
“It is necessary, and even vital, to set standards for your life and the people you allow in it.”
“Suddenly finding myself imprisoned in the ruins of the fortresses I created, I realize that that which I built to protect me has now become a labyrinth that is set to destroy me. And laying spent i...”
“Insatiable is my desire for you, Insane is my love you,Limitless are my boundaries for you, True are my feelings for you,Wildest are my imaginations for you, Intense is my passion for you,Soul is m...”
“Evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of any relationship is your responsibility. You do not have to passively accept what is brought to you. You can choose.”
“The day you start giving yourself priority and catering to your own needs first, that day everything will fall in place. Most of us were taught (or believed) that taking care of your own needs firs...”
“The fictive is an emormous territory it turns out, its boundaries vague, and there is little certainty about where it begins and ends.”
“The most basic boundary-setting word is no. It lets others know that we exist apart from them and that we are in control of ourselves.”
“Boundaries are easier to manage when your values are well-defined.”
“Do not let your boss, your spouse, your kids, your neighbors, or anyone push you around or walk all over you. This does not mean you need to be a butt-hole - but you may need to draw some clear lin...”
“If you don't break your own standards, you will not reach new heights and levels. It is by stretching our limits that we move beyond boundaries. Keep improving!”
“Sometimes, when you really want to get to know a person but have boundaries that prevent you from doing so, you learn about them as much as you can.”
“When teaching someone a boundary, they learn less from the enforcement of the boundary, and more from the way the boundary is established.”
“We need people who push boundaries rather than retreat inside them.”
“I picture the vast realm of the sciences as an immense landscape scattered with patches of dark and light. The goal towards which we must work is either to extend the boundaries of the patches of l...”
“Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries demonstrates respect for ourselves and others and builds trust in both our work and personal relationships.”
“Many people will not be honest because they fear loss of intimacy and togetherness. In reality, honesty brings people closer together, for it will strengthen their identities. The more you realize ...”
“It's important to understand that your no is always subject to you. You own your boundaries. They don't own you. If you set limits with someone, and she responds maturely and lovingly, you can rene...”
“Never take offense. Even if someone is robbing you blind, its usually nothing personal. Survival is a funny thing, and we all react differently to it. Some react to fear and forget to be human and ...”