Life Lessons Quote by Erica Jong — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Every decision I have made - from changing jobs, to changing partners, to changing homes - has been taken with trepidation. I have not ceased being fearful, but I have ceased to let fear control me. I have accepted fear as a part of life, specifically the fear of change, the fear of the unknown, and I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back, turn back, you'll die if you venture too far... In the past several years I have learned, in short, to trust myself. Not to eradicate fear but to go on in spite of fear. Not to become insensitive to distinguished critics but to follow my own writer's instinct. My job is not to paralyze myself by anticipating judgment but to do the best that I can and let judgment fall where it may. The difference between the woman who is writing this essay and the college girl sitting in her creative writing class in 1961 is mostly a matter of nerve and daring - the nerve to trust my own instincts and the daring to be a fool. No one ever found wisdom without being a fool.”

“the body is wiser than its inhabitants. the body is the soul. the body is god’s messenger.”

“Show me a woman who doesn't feel guilty and I'll show you a man.”

“I have accepted fear as part of life – specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back....”

“Life is so beautiful that death has fallen in love with it, a jealous, possessive love that grabs at what it can get.”

“Most of all, I'll remind them each morning that we make a choice to bring positivity or negativity into the world, and that within every single person where lies an extraordinary story waiting to unfold.”

“Righteousness is not proven in lofty proclamations, but in humble deeds that echo beyond the mountains.”

“Evaluate your prayer life, and never let a busy life cause it to suffer.”

“Focus on the steps required to make you a success. Follow those steps with intent and succeed as much as you can.”

“Do not use back doors if you want better doors. Endeavour to be honest at all costs.”