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.

• “You can’t punish a child who is acting out because of sensory overload.”
by Temple Grandin
• “Unfortunately, some people think that Autism is about who is right and who is wrong. And in so doing, they couldn't be more wrong.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “The simplest "Do's and Don'ts" list for Autism ever: Do accept. Don't judge.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Autism is a spectrum. Each and every person has their own shade and is needed to complete the rainbow. You are unique. You are important.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “It's important to remember that Autism is a description, not a definition.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “The one phrase it seems we'll never hear in regards to Autism is "in 100% of those tested."”
by Stuart Duncan
• “The only thing truly scary is the unknown. Autism doesn't have to be scary. Become aware, become informed.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Because my child has Autism, some say he's not ordinary. But that doesn't mean he can't be extraordinary!”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Hugs, Kisses, Eye Contact... these things do not define love any more than a radio defines music. The music is there even when the radio can not play.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Dear Autism, you make things hard, not impossible. You overwhelm us but we learn patience. You separate but we unite. We will conquer you.”
by Stuart Duncan

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