Relieved – Quotes

In some ways, I’m

In some ways, I’m relieved that I didn’t have a son. Gabrielle Reece

You either expect to

You either expect to win, so when you do win, you’re relieved instead of excited and if you lose instead of being motivated, you’re embarrassed. Evan Lysacek

The effect of every

The effect of every burden laid down is to leave us relieved; and when the soul has laid down that of its faults at the feet of God, it feels as though it had wings. Eugenie de Guerin

I tried once in my life to write a novel. I had written something like 80 pages of it when my laptop got stolen. When I told people this, they acted as if something tragic had happened, but I kind of felt relieved, grateful to the thief who saved me from another year of something … Read more

Orion nodded, then asked,

Orion nodded, then asked, “Dwarf cheese?” “Cheese made by dwarfs.” “Oh,” said Orion, relieved. “They make it. It’s not actually . . .” “No. What a horrible thought.” “Exactly. Eoin Colfer

I think I hoped

I think I hoped for something more. Maybe I even hoped that I could find in Richard what I had with Ben. But it is suddenly very clear: Richard is not fallin in love with me and I’m not falling in love with Richard. We are not creating anything permanent or special. We are only … Read more

When I laugh hard,

When I laugh hard, sometimes I wet my pants, but I’m always relieved because that means I’m having a good time. Ellie Kemper

Cleansed, chlorinated to the

Cleansed, chlorinated to the point of chemical peel, sore muscles relieved, I felt almost human again. Tiptoe to my room, up a darkened hall, past closed doors, I wondered if I’d ever feel completely human again. Ellen Hopkins

I can say that

I can say that the happiest period of my life has been since I emerged from the shadows and superstitions of the old theologies, relieved from all gloomy apprehensions of the future, satisfied that as my labors and capacities were limited to this sphere of action, I was responsible for nothing beyond my horizon, as … Read more

There is incredible value

There is incredible value in being of service to others. I think if many of the people in therapy offices were dragged out to put their finger in a dike, take up their place in a working line, they would be relieved of terrible burdens. Elizabeth Berg