Fame and power do not change us; they amplify us. If we are… - Jewel

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Fame and power do not change us; they amplify us. If we are insecure, we grow more so. If we are addictive, we become a greater addict and insatiable. If we are desirous of truth, we seek it more. If we are generous, we become more so. If we seek to fill holes through dishonest means, we have greater access to do so. Fame and power are masterful teachers.

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Never Broken: Songs Are Only Half the Story · September 15, 2015 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Jewel Kilcher (born 23 May 1974) is a singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and author, usually known by simply her first name, Jewel.

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I am not from here,
my hair smells of the wind
and is full of constellations
and I move about this world
with a healthy disbelief
and approach my days and my work
with vaporous consequence
a touch that is translucent
but can violate stone.

I was so lucky to be raised believing in some part of myself — believing that if I put my mind to something, I should be able to figure it out.

Loving my son has helped me to love myself more.

Fame and power do not change us; they amplify us. If we are insecure, we grow more so. If we are addictive, we become a greater addict and insatiable… - Jewel

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