Quotes by Meg Ryan

“People are always telling me that change is good. But all that means is that something you didnt want to happen has happened.”

“No matter how discouraged we get, God has not asked us to do the impossible”

“I turn on my computer. I wait patiently as it connects. I go online. My breath catches in my chest until I hear 3 little words, Youve got mail. I hear nothing, not a sound on the streets of New York. Just the beat of my own heart. I have mail...from you.”

“A REAL man, the kind of man a woman wants to give her life to, is one who will respect her dignity, who will honor her like the valuable treasure she is. A REAL man will not attempt to rip her precious pearl from its protective shell, or persuade her with charm to give away her treasure prematurely, but he will wait patiently until she willingly gives him the prize of her heart. A REAL man will cherish and care for that prize forever.”

“You look at me and give me that come here baby smile. And I know we can make it through anything.”

“A true leader must have enough backbone to stand alone - even when the crowd wants to take the easy road home. A true leader cannot be dependent on companionship for his or her security, but must learn to trust in God alone.”

“I have found that there are three stages in every great work of God: first, it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done.”

“I have found there are three stages to every great work of God: first it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done.”

“To become a disciple means a decisive and irrevocable turning to both God and neighbor. What follows from there is a journey which...never ends in this life, a journey of continually discovering new dimensions of loving God and neighbor.”

“I dont speak negatively and I dont listen to those who do.”

“Oh, I’m so inadequate – and I love myself!”

“Fame is also a test of character at times... Sometimes I pass the test; sometimes Im a pain in the ass. Sometimes Im like, Oh, God! I just want to buy some tampons!”

“It would be really great if people would realize that stars are only people with the same weaknesses and flaws, not immaculate idols.”

“Neither of us, me nor Dennis, is cavalier about a breakup. We both behaved very honorably.”

“Hes a very specific actor. You know, hes so capable - just the way he deals with props is amazing.”

“The ultimate date for me would be with someone fantastic, fun and great - and wed go to the Lennox Lewis/Mike Tyson fight.”

“We wrapped a year and a half ago and [since then] ... Ive been to fights and watch fights. Its nuts.”

“The creativity? Oh, yes. OH, YES!”

“The e-mail relationships that I have are kind of fantastic, because I think you get to fill in your relationships a little bit if you actually get the time to sit down and compose a note to someone.”

Oh Im so inadequate. And I love myself!