Margaret Smith

Artist, Painter

Margaret Smith is a renowned author and speaker known for her impactful insights on resilience and empowerment, drawing from her own life experiences.

Born
May 1, 1950
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About Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith — Life and Legacy

Margaret Smith is a prominent figure in contemporary literature and motivational speaking, celebrated for her profound insights into resilience and empowerment. Her work often reflects her personal journey through adversity, making her messages resonate deeply with audiences seeking strength in their own lives. Central to Smith's philosophy is the belief that resilience is not merely about enduring hardship but actively transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. She articulates this idea in her quote, 'Resilience is not about never falling, but about rising every time we fall.' This highlights her view that true strength lies in the ability to recover and learn from setbacks. Smith's perspective challenges the notion that vulnerability is a weakness; instead, she frames it as a crucial aspect of the human experience that fosters connection and understanding. Smith's quotes continue to inspire many, as they encapsulate the essence of empowerment—encouraging individuals to take charge of their lives and embrace their unique journeys. Her insights remain relevant today, serving as a guiding light for those navigating their own paths through adversity.

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"My uncle Sammy was an angry man. He had printed on his tombstone: What are you looking at?"

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"There's a light at the end of the tunnel. And it's a train."

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"Sin recognized but that may keep us humble, But oh, it keeps us nasty."

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"My femininity is always something I've tried to preserve in this dog-eat-dog world."

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"I can't get a relationship to last longer than it takes to make copies of their tapes."

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"I don't visit my parents often because Delta Airlines won't wait in the yard while I run in."

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"I went out to dinner with a Marine last weekend. He looked across the table and he goes, "I could kill you in seven seconds." I go, "I'll just have toast, then.""

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"If I had been the Virgin Mary, I would have said "No.""

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"Safety was not a big thing when I was growing up. A seat belt was something that got in the way: 'Ma, the seat belt is digging into my back.' 'Stuff it down into the seat. And roll those windows up, you're letting the smoke out'"

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"Only when all images of Earth are hushed and the clamor of the senses be stilled, and the soul has passed beyond thought of self, can the eternal wisdom be revealed to the mystic who seeks that highest communion with the unseen."

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"My mom's Jewish and my dad's Irish Catholic alcoholic, so I whine on the inside."

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