36 Quotes & Sayings By Steven Aitchison

Steven Aitchison is an award-winning author of more than thirty books for children and young adults. He was born in London, UK, and now lives on the Welsh borders. His latest novel, The Wolf at the Door, won the Children's Book Award for Best First Novel (2012). He has also received the Terry Pratchett Prize for Fantastic Literature (2007) and the West Wales Children's Book Award (2012) Read more

Steven regularly travels to schools and libraries across the UK to talk about his work, but he also regularly speaks to readers at events such as Kingfisher Reads.

Most people know the physical senses, but a lot of...
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Most people know the physical senses, but a lot of people don’t know the soul’s senses: empathy, trust, intuition, love and harmony Steven Aitchison
We are all capable of so much more than we...
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We are all capable of so much more than we think, the only thing we need to do is change our beliefs Steven Aitchison
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A true joy in life should be knowing that you have touched the heart of another human being Steven Aitchison
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Maybe it’s not good trying to answer the question ‘What is my purpose in life?’ Maybe the better question is: ‘How can I make someone’s life better TODAY? Steven Aitchison
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It’s better to stand alone and feel strongthan standing with people who make you feel weak Steven Aitchison
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Think about it for a second: Babies are not born prejudice, they are not racist, they don’t hate, they don’t judge, and are not born believing in christianity, buddhism, sikhism, hinduism, judaism or any other ism. We, as adults, teach them all these things. Steven Aitchison
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Sometimes the truth hurts because it uncovers the lies people are living Steven Aitchison
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The most important thing you can do in a relationship is sit down and talk to each other, not with the TV on, or at the cinema, or over a meal, but just you and the other person where you can truly be heard and truly listen to each other Steven Aitchison
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Since our yesterdays are gone and our tomorrows are never promised, TODAY I want to thank all my amazing friends and family for being in my life. Steven Aitchison
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Impossibility is only a whisper away from reality Steven Aitchison
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The emotional scars of our mistakes will teach us far more than the joy of our successes Steven Aitchison
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All of us were once children, but only some of us remember that Steven Aitchison
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To often we speak just to hear the sound of our own voice, when we should speak only when the words are sweeter than silence. Steven Aitchison
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Depression is not an absence of happiness, it’s a feeling that happiness may never return. Steven Aitchison
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Some of us don’t trust others unless there’s a reason to trust them. I prefer to trust others until they give me a reason not to. Steven Aitchison
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Every friend we have represents a new world, a world that may not have existed had they not come into our life. Steven Aitchison
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The beauty of today may not be realised until it becomes tomorrow’s memory Steven Aitchison
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For Magic to happen in our lives, we need to be open minded about magical things happening Steven Aitchison
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The thoughts you think every day determines the life you lead tomorrow Steven Aitchison
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Honesty has a power that very few people can handle Steven Aitchison
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Trust your journey, trust the process, raise your energy and the right people will come into your life Steven Aitchison
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Because you are alive and reading this Anything is Possible Steven Aitchison
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I’d rather make a thousand mistakes trying for a better life, than to die not making any mistakes at all. Steven Aitchison
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There is a lot of pain in being lonely, but a lot of beauty in being alone. Steven Aitchison
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Letting go of your desires will allow them to come to you much quicker Steven Aitchison
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Important decisions are better made after a good nights sleep Steven Aitchison
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A decision clouded with doubt is never a good decision Steven Aitchison
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Prejudice is a belief born from a shortcut to thinking Steven Aitchison
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Deep in my heart I know I am a loner. I have tried to blend in with the world and be sociable, but the more people I meet the more disappointed I am, so I’ve learned to enjoy myself, my family and a few good friends. Steven Aitchison
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You will never be lonely if you love yourself enough Steven Aitchison
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The right questions help you discover the right answers. Be careful what questions you are asking yourself… Steven Aitchison
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How can I find a way to overcome this?’ is a much better question than ‘Why is my life so bad?’ It’s the questions we ask ourselves that will determine how we live our life. Steven Aitchison
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It’s not the quality of the answers that changes our lives, it’s the quality of the question Steven Aitchison
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Humility is the only defence against vanity Steven Aitchison
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Never engage in gossip, it kills your soul, and wounds another’s heart Steven Aitchison