Quotes

When I think of past famous people, I think of quotes… things they’ve said that people have put into books or just continue to share. For the most part, that’s all that is left of these famous people. Motivational, inspirational, wise, etc. things that they’ve said that endure the test of time long after they’re gone.

Now, it may be selfish of me to say it but… I want that. I am not rich, nor famous, nor powerful. I have no lasting impression to leave and no way to make a mark on the world. I would love to be remembered for having made a difference in the world, especially in the world of Autism. But the sad reality is that once I’m gone, family and friends will miss me but that’ll be that.

So it got me to thinking, what do I have to contribute if not money or knowledge? Well, I can write a decent quote, it turns out. At least, that’s what I’m told. And since it’s not usually the charitable work or amazing things that people have done that get them remembered by the vast majority of the people, it’s their quotes, then maybe I can do that too.

Maybe one day, way off in the future, someone will happen upon something I said once and they’ll share it. And even though I will no longer be around, I will not have been forgotten. My words may just touch someone and help them feel a little better, a little wiser or maybe just put a smile on their face.

Yes, it is selfish of me to want that. But it’s all I have to give when I think to the future. And so, I write, and I record the things I say. Maybe one day, it’ll be worth it. I hope you like them.

Below I’ve put together a list of them… some are by others, I’ve put their name in if it is. The rest truly are from me.

  • “The great thing about the future is that it'll turn out just fine on it's own, if you focus on and enjoy the here and now.”
    by Stuart Duncan
  • “There's something about seeing a car with an Autism Awareness ribbon on the back that makes me feel a little better.”
    by Stuart Duncan
  • “Autism means having more patience than you ever thought possible, in yourself, for loved ones, for others and achievements yet to come.”
    by Stuart Duncan
  • “I may not have all the answers but I do have the one that matters most to me; my child.”
    by Stuart Duncan
  • “Autism may make my child HOW he is but it does not make him WHO he is.”
    by Stuart Duncan
  • “A voice of truth and determination can beat a loud voice. Speak from the heart and people will listen.”
    by Stuart Duncan
  • “Autism can be a real pain in the as... pergers.”
    by Stuart Duncan
  • “You don't have to have autism to notice every detail... your child is telling you something with everything they do. Are you listening?”
    by Stuart Duncan
  • “I hope everyone can examine what is the most important relationship in life — the relationship between parent and child”
    by Jet Li
  • “One thing you should and will learn from someone with Autism is "take nothing for granted, no matter how trivial it may seem."”
    by Stuart Duncan

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