Dave Pelzer Quotes (16 Quotes)


    That day I vowed to myself that I would never, ever again give that bitch the satisfaction of hearing me beg her to stop beating me.



    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.



    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.

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


    The thing is, at the end of the day you still have to face yourself.

    Life can be tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid. You think you got problems Get in my private jet and we'll go to Somalia or Rwanda. I'll drop you off in the middle of Baghdad.

    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.

    Whatever you do for the sole purpose of having others admire you, your efforts will most likely be in vain.

    When you please others in hopes of being accepted, you lose you self-worth in the process.

    You're Generation Next. Cowboy up. We're supposed to expect greatness from you. You wanna be great, you gotta be great in everything you do every day. Righteousness always prevails. If you're good-hearted and good-headed, no matter what happens to you, you will prevail.

    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.

    To help yourself, you must be yourself. Be the best that you can be. When you make a mistake, learn from it, pick yourself up and move on.


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