“We are the thoughts we choose to keep.”— A.D. Posey Related Quotes “Writing does not cause misery, it is born of misery.”— Michel de Montaigne “Last year my boyfriend gave me a painting – a very personal one. I really prefer personal gifts or ones made by someone for me. Except diamonds. That’s the exception to the rule.”– Minnie Driver “To expect life to be tailored to our specifications is to invite frustration.”— Anonymous