6 Quotes & Sayings By Haruna Idowu

Haruna Idowu is a Nigerian writer, blogger and freelance journalist whose love for writing started way before she knew she wanted to be a writer. She writes primarily about books, movies and beauty. She has been featured as a Guest Editor on some of the top Nigerian websites including Naijaloaded.com, Ineedinspire.com and TheNaijaBlackbook.com where she writes on beauty, books and lifestyle. She is also a contributor to "The New Age" magazine along with her friend Sasha Ogunnaike. She was featured in these magazines; The New Age, The Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan UK, Cosmopolitan (South Africa), Woman (UK), Woman (UK) Asian Women, Lifestyle (South Africa), Lifestyle (Nigeria), Cosmopolitan (South Africa) , Style & Beauty (UK) , Metro (UK) , Vogue (UK), Vogue (Japan). Her debut book; Naija Black Book Queen was published by Soho Press in November 2011 where she gets to share her life experiences with readers all over the world. Haruna is also the Founder of Harunale Blogger, an online magazine for Black women who want to explore their true potentials through blogging. She is also the Founder of The Black Book Club where she shares motivational quotes with her readers daily. Her second book; Are You A Writer Or A Dreamer ? was published by Soho Press in November 2013, It was shortlisted for the Financial Times/Think African Publishing Award 2014.  Her third book; Love Your Selfie was published by Soho Press in October 2015 where she shares her views on various subjects under the umbrella title of "Inspirational Thoughts" Read more

Her fourth book; It's Not Too Late To Get Started With Your Book was published by Soho Press in June 2016 where she shares her experiences as a first time author and advice for budding writers. Her fifth book; Is This The Right Life For Me? was published by Soho Press in January 2017 where she talks about how to discover your purpose in life through self-reflection and motivation after 9/11 attacks. Her sixth book; Any Body Anywhere Any Time ... Any Time will be out sometime later this year 2018 .

Her seventh book due out later this year is called How To Make Success Your Daily Habit . Her eighth book due out later this year is titled Life Less Commonly Known . Her ninth book

It is impossible to love someone you do not respect,...
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It is impossible to love someone you do not respect, but there can be mutual attraction without mutual respect. Haruna Idowu
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Men grew up receiving from their mothers without giving anything in return and they expect the same from their women. Could this unintendedly taught and unknowingly learnt selfishness be responsible for break-ups and divorce. Give at least a promise to your woman and keep it. Haruna Idowu
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Conscience is the eye that watches an honest man, and the guide that keeps his actions even in secret. Hence, other men's views takes a secondary position. Haruna Idowu
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Men grew up receiving from their mothers without giving anything in return, and they unconsciously expect the same from their women. Could this unintendedly taught and unknowingly learnt selfishness be responsible for break-ups and divorce? Give at least a promise to your woman and keep it. Haruna Idowu
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Friends could be more influential than spouses. Hence selection should be based on attitude not apparel, on outcome not outlook, on personal beliefs not parental background. Haruna Idowu