Dave Pelzer Quotes

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Ask yourself: was there anything I could have done to prevent the situation? If the answer is yes, do something now and become a better person for it.

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If people have a basic understanding of right from wrong, possess a strong desire to better themselves and persist in there cause, they can break the chain of any negative environment.

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One could come from less than humble beginnings, to become a winner from within.

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Even in its darkest passages, the heart is unconquerable. It is important that the body survives, but it is more meaningful that the human spirit prevails.

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You have to understand that in a person's life there are a few precious moments in which decisions, choices that you make now, will affect you for the rest of your life.

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Inside, my soul became so cold I hated everything. I even despised the sun, for I knew I would never be able to play in its warm presence. I cringed with hate whenever I heard other children laughing, as they played outside. My stomach coiled whenever I smelled food that was about to be served to somebody else, knowing it wasn't for me.

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Mother can beat me all she wants, but I haven't let her take away my will to somehow survive.

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It is important for people to know that no matter what lies in their past, they can overcome the dark side and press on the a brighter world.

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Gripping my arm, Mother held it in the orange-blue flame. My skin seemed to explode from the heat.

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Childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul.

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I believe that no matter how many mistakes we’ve made; how badly we’ve really, really screwed up; how old, worn out, or dejected we’ve become; as long as there is true, steadfast ambition, all of us have an opportunity for greatness.

Dave Pelzer