“In order for this to happen, your entire frame of reference will have to change, and you will be forced to surrender many things that you now scarcely know you have.”

— James Baldwin, book The Fire Next Time

Source: The Fire Next Time

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(1924-1987) writer from the United States 1924–1987

Rhonda Byrne (1951) Australian writer and producer

“How many things have to happen to you before something occurs to you?”

Robert Frost (1874–1963) American poet

“There aren’t many sure things in life, but one thing I know for sure is
that you have to deal with the consequences of your actions. You have to follow
through on some things.”

Cecelia Ahern book Love, Rosie

Variant: There aren’t many sure things in life, but one thing I do know is that you have to deal with the consequences of your actions. You have to follow through on some things.
Source: Love, Rosie

“In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first. ”

Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970) American musician, singer and songwriter

“I remember you saying that growing up happens when you start having things you look back on and wish you could change. I guess that means I've grown up now…”

Cassandra Clare book City of Ashes

Variant: I've screwed everything up royally. I remember you saying that growing up happens when you start having things you look back on and wish you could change.
Source: City of Ashes