Possession Quotes

1254 Possession quotes by 873 unique authors

Right, but you know, what would any of us lose by losing our possessions. Maybe we would gain something, like relationships, like the beauty of… — Donald Miller
Memories are nice little possessions. As long as you don't ignore the present when you take them out to play. — Nora Roberts
But now we've finally taken full possession of what is rightfully ours, because everyone must feel their own pain--and as awful as that is, it's… — Neal Shusterman
Can a woman not walk with her possessions down the street of a city? — Brandon Sanderson
I didn't like anyone except me having their hands all over him. There had been possession in Wolf's touch, and Adam belonged to me. — Patricia Briggs
I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. It is surprising how contented one can be with nothing definite -… — Henry David Thoreau
The happy life does not mean loving what we possess, but possessing what we love." Possession of the beloved, St. Thomas holds, takes place in… — Josef Pieper
â€¦there would be no powerful will binding hers in that blind persistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a… — Kate Chopin
No utopia can ever give satisfaction to everyone, all the time. As their material conditions improve, men raise their sights and become discontented with power… — Arthur C. Clarke
Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything - anger, anxiety,… — Nhat Hanh
Where you just possessed?" Cookie asked after a long moment, awe softening her voice. "'Cause let me tell you, sweetheart, if that was possession, I'm… — Darynda Jones
How frequently has melancholy and even misanthropy taken possession of me, when the world has disgusted me, and friends have proven unkind. I have then… — Mary Wollstonecraft
Ma'alesh; no matter; never mind; what can you do but accept things as they are? Ma'alesh, your pot overturned in the fire; ma'alesh, your prize… — Laurie R. King
Never be ruled by possessions, and never, ever make wealth more important to you than your self-respect and your dignity." - Lady Taylor — Julie Garwood
The most common ego identifications have to do with possessions, the work you do, social status and recognition, knowledge and education, physical appearance, special abilities,… — Eckhart Tolle
The liberator who destroys my property is fighting to save my spirit. The teacher who clears all possessions from my path will set me free. — Chuck Palahniuk
I soon came to understand that drink, tobacco and prostitutes were all great means if dissipating (even for a few moments) my dread for human… — Osamu Dazai
It was our belief that the love of possessions is a weakness to be overcome. . . . Children must early learn the beauty of… — Charles Alexander Eastman
Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character. — William Arthur Ward
He knew she was there by the joy and terror that took possession of his heart [...] Everything was lit up by her. She was… — Leo Tolstoy

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