Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
(...)normalcy is an illusion. Each person is utterly unique. A standard of normalcy is something that most people of the world simply will never access.
Colleen Houck
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
Colleen Houck
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: October 3
Author
Novelist
Writer
People
Unique
Simply
Persons
Normalcy
Person
Utterly
Something
Standard
Never
Access
Life
Illusion
World
Standards
More quotes by Colleen Houck
He kissed me fiercely, with an utter abandon that I could no more put a halt to than I could stop an avalanche.
Colleen Houck
If anyone can overcome a fear for the ocean, you can, little lady. Courage is being scared to death and saddlin' up anyway.
Colleen Houck
Falling for him would be like cliff diving. It would be either the most exhilarating thing that ever happened to me or the stupidest mistake I'd ever make.
Colleen Houck
The fact is...I'm in love with you, and I have been for some time.
Colleen Houck
And yes, I'll admit, I am jealous. I'm jealous of every minute you spend with him, of every concerned expression you send his way, of every tear shed, of every glance, every touch, and every thought. I want to rip him to pieces and purge him from your mind and from your heart. But I can't.
Colleen Houck
I want you to learn the lesson of the lotus. This flower springs forth from muddy waters. It raises its delicate petals to the sun and perfumes the world while, at the same time, its roots cling to the elemental muck, the very essence of the mortal experience. Without that soil, the flower would wither and die.
Colleen Houck
You don't take away my choices. You are my choice.
Colleen Houck
A tiger only needs three things to be comfortable. Lots of food, sleep, and...actually, no it's just those two things.
Colleen Houck
Bad things sometimes happen to good people the key to happiness is try to make the best of, and be thankful for the hand we're dealt
Colleen Houck
I warn you, Kelsey, that I'm an extremely patient man. I've had extensive practice in waiting out the enemy. My life as a tiger has taught me that attentive persistence and focused diligence always pay off. Consider yourself forewarned, priyatama. I'm on the hunt. I've caught your scent, and I won't be thwarted in my course.
Colleen Houck
Tarzan-like men are my weakness, apparently.
Colleen Houck
Regrets are only felt by those who do not understand life's purpose.
Colleen Houck
One's enemy is often the best teacher of tolerance.
Colleen Houck
I could feel the warmth of his presence as if a soft blanket had been wrapped around my soul, around my heart. It held me and protected me. It sheltered me and I knew I wasn't alone anymore.
Colleen Houck
Okay. So, apparently I find burly Indian men attractive. What's wrong with that?
Colleen Houck
A wise man sees the path all must walk and embraces the free will of humankind, even if to watch it unfold causes him pain.
Colleen Houck
He was my ultimate present my own personal miracle and I'd blown it. I'd given him away. It was like winning backstage passes to meet the rock star of your dreams and donating the tickets to charity. It sucked. Big time.
Colleen Houck
Your heart knows. Your soul remembers.
Colleen Houck
Oregon welcomed me like a beloved child, enfolded me in her cool arms, shushed my turbulent thoughts, and promised peace through her whispering pines.
Colleen Houck
What is real and what is not is for your heart to decide and for your heart to know.
Colleen Houck