Quotes

When I think of past famous people, I think of quotes… things they’ve said that people have put into books or just continue to share. For the most part, that’s all that is left of these famous people. Motivational, inspirational, wise, etc. things that they’ve said that endure the test of time long after they’re gone.

Now, it may be selfish of me to say it but… I want that. I am not rich, nor famous, nor powerful. I have no lasting impression to leave and no way to make a mark on the world. I would love to be remembered for having made a difference in the world, especially in the world of Autism. But the sad reality is that once I’m gone, family and friends will miss me but that’ll be that.

So it got me to thinking, what do I have to contribute if not money or knowledge? Well, I can write a decent quote, it turns out. At least, that’s what I’m told. And since it’s not usually the charitable work or amazing things that people have done that get them remembered by the vast majority of the people, it’s their quotes, then maybe I can do that too.

Maybe one day, way off in the future, someone will happen upon something I said once and they’ll share it. And even though I will no longer be around, I will not have been forgotten. My words may just touch someone and help them feel a little better, a little wiser or maybe just put a smile on their face.

Yes, it is selfish of me to want that. But it’s all I have to give when I think to the future. And so, I write, and I record the things I say. Maybe one day, it’ll be worth it. I hope you like them.

Below I’ve put together a list of them… some are by others, I’ve put their name in if it is. The rest truly are from me.

• “Children with Autism are not damaged or defective. They are amazing people with unlimited potential. We simply need to help them find the way.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Autism does not intrigue me nearly as much as the people with Autism do.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Autism is like a rainbow; it has a brighter side & a darker side, every shade is important & beautiful and it hides something golden.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “I propose that we change the term 'Autism Awareness' to 'Autism Understanding and Acceptance'”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Perspective of acceptance: Don't love your child despite Autism, love your child with Autism.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Autism is a small part of who my child really is. We are so much more than the sum of our parts.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “You may find that Autism really sucks, but your child is still beautiful. Prioritize the positive. Happiness is a perspective away.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Instead of teaching your child to be great 'despite' Autism, teach them to be great 'with' Autism. Perspective is everything.”
by Stuart Duncan
• “Autism, like a rainbow, has a bright side and a dark side and even though it can mean rough weather, it can be beautiful!”
by Stuart Duncan
• “The future becomes a little less certain but no less filled with potential for those with Autism.”
by Stuart Duncan

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