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1 " The pendulum has overcorrected from the cruel era of rapping a disobedient child’s knuckles with a ruler togiving every child a trophy for showing up. Every child should have the experience of being loved unconditionally, supported, and encouraged,but this requires more than a standing ovation every time he or she enters the room. "
― Ramani Durvasula , Should I Stay or Should I Go?: Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist
2 " The people who don't give you a standing ovation for the hurdles you cross are just afraid that you might win the race. They do not cheer you but they sit, lurking on the sidelines, biting their fingernails hoping you will stumble before the end. They secretly wish you will never win this race. But watch out for them, they will be the firstto stand and cheer you when you stand on that podium of success. "
― Crystal Evans ,
3 " I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives. "
― , Wonder (Wonder, #1)
4 " The only way she could get a standing ovation would be if she sang " The Star-Spangled Banner." "
