“The constant mental fight made him irritable. He had never had a temper before. Some days, he felt as if his entire… — Cristina Alger Copy Share Image
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“But for now, she would lie in her husband's arms, her eyes closed and her body still against his, thinking that if… — Cristina Alger Marriage Copy Share Image
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“You're perfect. To me you are. You always will be. When you're small you think that about your parents. When you're old,… — Cristina Alger Children Copy Share Image
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“And all women wanted something. Ines felt strongly that women were rarely friends with one another unless they could get something out… — Cristina Alger Friendship Copy Share Image
“We stay in the game so that we can provide for our family. That's the smart thing to do. The problem arises… — Cristina Alger Business Copy Share Image
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“Diving in is no fun, but it's a hell of a lot better than drowning.” — Cristina Alger Copy Share Image
“You can point to Deal A and say, "That shouldn't have happened," but what does a guy in my position do? Challenge… — Cristina Alger Copy Share Image
“The greatest strength you can have is to know your own strengths," she said when Lily was rejected by Tisch, her top… — Cristina Alger Greatest strength Copy Share Image
“And what should he have known? Well, who could answer that? Thought he was closer to all the players than anyone, he… — Cristina Alger Copy Share Image
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“Still, it felt a little strange, as though he had joined a preexisting family instead of beginning one of his own.” — Cristina Alger Family Copy Share Image
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“It would require careful planning and execution, but Marina always accomplished everything to which she put her mind. She made a lot… — Cristina Alger Psychology Copy Share Image