- Cool
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- Nov 07, 2020
Me Quotes
Quotes rooted in the first person.
These are quotes centered on 'me' - childhood memories tied to family traditions, like a grandfather's holiday reading passed down for decades, alongside admissions about how humor can double as self-protection. Several speak to the solitary nature of creative work, something also explored in Life Quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
I grew up riding horses since I was eight. I rode English style and competed every weekend. I had two horses, Scout and Camille, and they were my babies. It taught me a lot about responsibility and commitment. I hope horses will always be in my life.
- Decision
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- Nov 07, 2020
The decision to open up Bahrain to embrace all people indiscriminately was fostered in me ever since I was a child.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
The man for me is the cherry on the pie. But I'm the pie and my pie is good all by itself. Even if I don't have a cherry.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
It is very hard to separate one's self from a character. Sometimes the people closest to me have to be very understanding.
- Harmed
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- Nov 07, 2020
Sectarian divide has created a schism in our society that is a major challenge. As monarch of all Bahrainis, it pains me to see many harmed by the actions of a few. And yet I am optimistic and have faith in our people. We all realize that now is the time to strike a balance between stability and gradual reform.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
I care about Bahrain. Bahrain is very dear to me. I will not allow people to play around with our laws.
- Mother
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I was a kid, my mother told me that if you could not be a good loser, then there's no way you could be a good winner.
- Dear
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- Nov 07, 2020
Bahrain is very dear to me.
- Distance
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- Nov 07, 2020
Writing in English made me become a foreigner in my own country. It helped me create the necessary distance to my homeland.
- Mother
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- Nov 07, 2020
I don't think anybody in my family meant there to be any pressure for me to write. But our parents were incredibly verbal and wrote for a living. The house was full of books, and we all grew up steeped in language. I mean, our mother recited poetry at the dinner table.
- Happy
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- Nov 07, 2020
I don't actually think I could be happy on one coast all year round. California is a sweeter lifestyle, but I need the energy of New York to keep me on my toes.
- Parents
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- Nov 07, 2020