"Illusion is a comfortable garment thrown over an uncomfortable truth which, left too long covered, must rot."
–– Ann-Marie MacDonald (b. 1958), Canadian playwright, author, actress, and broadcast host
Source: Ann-Marie MacDonald. Fayne. Toronto: Alfred A. Knopf Canada, 2022; p. 681.
via: Commonplace Book 2024, 2025, p. 33.
"Here's a good reason to push yourself –– you will always learn more about life and your capacity to succeed when you are uncomfortable. Often when your back is up against the wall of fear, the greatest breakthroughs appear."
–– Jack Canfield (b. 1944), American author and motivational speaker
Source: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Les Hewitt. The Power of Focus. Deerfield Beach, Florida: Health Communications, 2000; p. 68.
via: Commonplace Book 2006-2009, 2007, p. 86.
"Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable. I didn't have to become perfect because I've learned throughout my journey that perfection is the enemy of greatness."
–– Janelle Monáe (b. 1985), American singer, rapper and actress
"Our ability to grow is directly proportional to an ability to entertain the uncomfortable."
–– Twyla Tharp (b. 1941), American dancer, choreographer, and writer
via Sketchbook 9, 2010, p. 119
