24 Quotes & Sayings By Charmaine J Forde

Charmaine J Forde was born and raised in Jamaica, where she still resides today. She has been writing since she was a young girl and has written over three dozen romance novels. Her works include the best-selling contemporary romance series, the "Kiss Me Deadly Men". She is also the author of "The Heart of a Husband" series, contemporary romances set in Jamaica.

The more you do for people, the less grateful they...
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The more you do for people, the less grateful they become, but don’t let that deter your sincere spirit of giving. Charmaine J Forde
If you run fast enough, you can still catch those...
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If you run fast enough, you can still catch those dreams. Don't give up yet! Charmaine J Forde
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I miss being in Barbados in December, That is a time I always remember, The smell of varnish on the wooden floors, And the smell of paint on the wooden doors The crowds in de Supermarket, Buying up the rum, And the music blasting Puh rup a pum pum Charmaine J Forde
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For when he was poor, he had an unpretentious heart, but when he became rich, he became filled with arrogance. Charmaine J Forde
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I may not have a world of things, I may not have the biggest wings, What I do have is a heart of love, Because I trust the One above Charmaine J Forde
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If we could think about somebody else other than ourselves for a few minutes a day, this world would be so much better off. Charmaine J Forde
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The best feeling in the world, is to be able to help someone else other than yourself. Charmaine J Forde
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Praise children when they do good, And if they should stumble or fall, Show them how to be humble, Show them how to stand tall Charmaine J Forde
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Find children in your neighborhood, Teach them to read and write Take them out of the darkness, Into the light Charmaine J Forde
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Find children in your neighborhood, Teach them how to read and write Take them out of the darkness, Into the light Charmaine J Forde
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No one leaves this hidden treasure, Feeling the same way they came, They always refer their friends to this Gem, This island with a beautiful name, My beautiful “Bim”–Barbados Charmaine J Forde
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It took me thirty years to find myself, I had little wealth, But I had my health Charmaine J Forde
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Never allow anyone to take you out of character, some people know which buttons to press. (Zip it instead) Charmaine J Forde
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Gratitude for me is waking up each day, and being able to make a difference in somebody’s life. Charmaine J Forde
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During the course of your temporary hurdles, keep searching for a tad of optimism Charmaine J Forde
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I am not celebrity rich, but I have a job, therefore I can help someone else in need, really, it's not that difficult. Charmaine J Forde
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Rid yourself of those High School grudges which are still stressing you Charmaine J Forde
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I miss that jellied coconut and thatinvigorating coconut water, Oh, how I miss my sweet Barbados, "Yes, this is your lost daughter Charmaine J Forde
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It must be October, the trees are falling away and showing their true colors. Charmaine J Forde
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Just because it is not done your way, doesn't mean it is not right. Charmaine J Forde
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He said he owned the land, He said he owned the sea, Through his sweet lies and manipulation, He was trying to own me Charmaine J Forde
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I watch the trees all dressed up in the Spring, While posing as they stand in line, Placing their best foot forward, showing off their leaves and fighting for attention, One tree at a time Charmaine J Forde
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Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” John Fitzgerald Kennedy Charmaine J Forde