Ten inspirational quotes about divorce

believe in yourself_jenniferThe aim of the quotes below is to provide some inspiration at the low times of  divorce.  They are a mixture of funny, sad, and uplifting. Do let me know what your favourite quotes are, in the comments section below

“Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together” – Marilyn Monroe

“You may not control all the events that can happen to you but you can decide not to be reduced by them” – Maya Angelou

 

“You will experience grief, anger and sadness as well as happiness, joy and laughter. Know that every person that has come into your life and every challenge you have overcome has made you who you are today.” Cindy Holbrook

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us” – Helen Keller

“Some people think that it’s holding on that makes one strong; sometimes it’s letting go” – Unknown

“I have never hated a man enough to give his diamonds back” – Zsa Zsa Gabor

“Whatever comes, this too shall pass away” – Ella Wheeler Wilcox

“Letting go doesn’t mean that you don’t care about someone anymore. It’s just realizing that the only person you really have control over is yourself.” Deborah Reber

“Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it.” Ann Landers

“The beginning is always today”- Mary Wollstonecraft

“He taught me housekeeping; when I divorce I keep the house” – Zsa Zsa Gabor

Do let me know what your favourite quotes are, in the comments section below.

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Mary Waring is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Planner and Money Mindset Coach, helping women transform their relationship with money so that they can become free and powerful. She is also the bestselling author of "The Wealthy Woman: A Man is Not a Financial Plan."

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