Deserving Quotes

“Man is not, by nature, deserving of all that he wants. When we think that we are automatically entitled to something, that is when we start walking all over others to get it.”
― Criss Jami, Diotima, Battery, Electric Personality

“If you don't know what you want, you'll never find it.
If you don't know what you deserve, you'll always settle for less.
You will wander aimlessly, uncomfortably numb in your comfort zone, wondering how life has ended up here.

Life starts now, live, love, laugh and let your light shine!”
― Rob Liano

“You often say; I would give, but only to the deserving, The trees in your orchard say not so, nor the flocks in your pasture.
Surely he who is worthy to receive his days and nights is worthy of all else from you.
And he who has deserved to drink from the ocean of life deserves to fill his cup from your little stream. See first that you yourself deserve to be a giver, and an instrument of giving.
For in truth it is life that gives unto life-while you, who deem yourself a giver, is but a witness.”
― Khalil Gibran, The Prophet

“A relationship is likely to last way longer, if each partner convinces or has convinced themselves that they do not deserve their partner, even if that is not true.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“I was never really on my side in any argument. I liked the Old Testament spitefulness of the phrasegot what she deserved.Sometimes women do.”
― Gillian Flynn, Sharp Objects

“To be loved because of one's merit, because one deserves it, always leaves doubt; maybe I did not please the person whom I want to love me, maybe this, or that - there is always a fear that love could disappear.”
― Erich Fromm, The Art of Loving

“Easter is never deserved.”
― Jan Karon, Home to Holly Springs

“And now, for something completely the same:

Wasted time and wasted breath,
's what I'll make, until my death.
Helping people 'd be as good,
but I wouldn't, if I could.

For the few that help deserve,
have no need, or not the nerve,
help from strangers to accept,
plus from mine a few have wept.

Wept from joy, or from despair,
or just from my vengeful stare.
Ways I have, to look at stupid,
make them see I am not Cupid.

Make them see they are in error,
for of truth I am a bearer.
Most decide I'm just a bear,
mauling at them, - like I care.”
― Will Advise, Nothing is here...

“The idea of not being alone -- of having someone who sees me, same way I see the things that no one else can see, makes me feel like I'm real. Like I deserve to exist on this planet alongside everyone else. That I get to be here because there's someone else who wants me here too.”
― Kacen Callender, Hurricane Child

“having patience always gives you what you deserve.”
― Fatma Alfalasi

“What a freeing thought it was to no longer believe I had to deserve something in order to get it.'

He's right; that would be a shockingly freeing thought.

'Stop waiting,' Madoc says. 'Sink those pretty teeth into something.'

I give him a sharp look, trying to decide if he is making fun of me. I lean down and write in the dirt and the crust of my own dried blood. Monsters have teeth like mine.

He grins as though I am finally getting his point. 'That they do.”
― Holly Black, The Stolen Heir

“The merit of persons is to be no rule of our charity, but we are to do acts of kindness to those that least deserve it.”
― William Law

“Grace is not merited. Forgiveness is not earned. Love is not bought. Each are given freely by the only One who can.”
― Grace A. Johnson, Prisoner at Heart

“If you know them better than they know themselves, then you deserve them.”
― Pradip Bendkule

“I am thankful that we do not all get what we deserve,' she said softly.

(Waterstones Exclusive Edition Alternate Ending).”
― Stephanie Garber, A Curse for True Love

“Lots of people deserve to die,' said the dust-wife finally. 'Not everybody deserves to be a killer.”
― T. Kingfisher, Nettle & Bone

“No one handed me any of this. I built this weird, challenging, rewarding life in London for myself. Why not me?”
― Christina Sweeney-Baird, The End of Men

“I am very aware of everything that I'm worthy of. Therefore I walk, talk, act, and emit that type of energy in my life. That is how you attract what you desire and what you're deserving of with ease.”
― Robin S. Baker

“You don't deserve [love] if you won't take care of it.”
― Selena Montgomery, Rules of Engagement

“He was sitting on the roof- in the dark. His great wings were spread behind him, draped over the tiles.

I slid into his lap, looping my arms around his neck.

He stared at the city around us. 'So few lights. So few lights left tonight.'

I did not look. I only traced the lines of his face, then brushed my thumb over his mouth. 'It is not your fault,' I said quietly.

His eyes shifted to mine, barely visible in the dark. 'Isn't it? I handed this city over to them. I said I would be willing to risk it, but... I don't know who I hate more: the king, those queens, or myself.'

I brushed the hair out of his face. He gripped my hand, halting my fingers. 'You shut me out,' he breathed. 'You- shielded against me. Completely. I couldn't find a way in.'

'I'm sorry.'

Rhys let out a bitter laugh. 'Sorry? Be impressed. That shield... What you did to the Attor...' He shook his head. 'You could have been killed.'

'Are you going to scold me for it?'

His brow furrowed. Then he buried his face in my shoulder. 'How could I scold you for defending my people? I want to throttle you, yes, for not going back to the town house, but... You chose to fight for them. For Velaris.' He kissed my neck. 'I don't deserve you.'

My heart strained. He meant it- truly felt that way. I stroked his hair again. And I said to him, the words the only sound in the silent, dark city, 'We deserve each other. And we deserve to be happy.'

Rhys shuddered against me. And when his lips found mine, I let him lay me down upon the roof tiles and make love to me under the stars.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Mist and Fury

“You brought every bit of this upon yourself,' I said, my voice still soft. I didn't need to yell to convey my rage. I never had.

'You won,' he spat, sitting forward. 'You got your mate. Is that not enough?'

'No.'

The word echoed through the library.

'You nearly destroyed her. In every way possible.'

Tamlin bared his teeth. I bared mine back, temper be damned. Let some of power rumble through the room, the house, the grounds.

'She survived it, though. Survived you. And you still felt the need to humiliate her, belittle her. If you meant to win her back, old friend, that wasn't the wisest route.'

'Get out.'

I wasn't finished. Not even close. 'You deserve everything that has befallen you. You deserve this pathetic, empty house, your ravaged lands. I don't care if you offered that kernel of life to save me, I don't care if you still love my mate. I don't care that you saved her from Hybern, or a thousand enemies before that.' The words poured out, cold and steady. 'I hope you live the rest of your miserable life alone here. It's a far more satisfying end than slaughtering you.' Feyre had once arrived at the same decision. I'd agreed with her then, still did, but now I truly understood.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Frost and Starlight

“death doesn’t always choose the deserving”
― K. Weikel, When Dead Men Breathe

“We find total peace when we accept that, due to our karma, we deserve the good and the bad that is happening in our lives.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“I hope you realise that no matter what anyone has ever told you, you are more worthy than anyone I've ever met.'

My heart squeezed in the best way. 'You haven't met enough people, then.'

'I have met too many.' He lifted his chin, kissing my forehead. He leaned back, sliding his thumb along my jaw. 'You deserve so much more than what awaits you.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“You shouldn't look at me like that.' His voice had thickened.

'Like what?'

'You know exactly how you're looking at me.' He closed his eyes. 'Actually, you might not, and that's why I should leave.'

'How am I looking at you, Hawke?'

His eyes opened. 'Like I don't deserve to be looked at. Not by you.'

'Not true,' I told him.

'I wish that was the case. Gods, I do. I need to leave.' He rose and backed up, his stare lingering. I didn't think he wanted to leave at all. He took a deep breath. 'Goodnight, Poppy.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“I... you're perfect.'

His expression tightened. 'No, I'm not. You deserve someone who is, but I'm too much of a bastard to allow that.'

I shook my head, unsure how he couldn't see that he was deserving. 'I disagree with everything you just said.'

'Shocker,' he said, and then he curled his arm around me.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood and Ash

“It did not escape my notice that you did not deny your love. You merely spoke of not having enough to offer her. I expect if you think about it, you’ll find that the only thing that matters is love. And if you do not come to that realization?” The viscount gave a wry grin. “Then you were never deserving of her, anyway.” Sybil’s father touched the brim of his hat.”
― Christi Caldwell, One Winter with a Baron

“The system needs to turn up the volume on acknowledging deserving athletes!”
― Dipti Dhakul, Quote: +/-

“I deserve this,' he said. 'I probably deserve a lot worse. But this is not the day to kill me. I'm trying very hard to keep you alive.”
― Stephanie Garber, A Curse for True Love

“No,' he told her fiercely, tilting her chin up and looking deep into her ocean eyes. 'You deserve more. But I shall never stop trying to give you everything. For you, I would cut the stars from the sky.”
― M.A. Kuzniar, Upon a Frosted Star