In a world full of noise and distraction, it’s easy to drift through life without pausing to ask: What really matters? Stephanie H. Malbasa’s Musings for Maddie: Quotes to Live by When Life Gives Us Life offers a powerful reminder that the answers often lie not in complexity, but in simplicity—sometimes even in a single quote.
Rooted in decades of life experience, Stephanie’s reflections draw meaning from words that have shaped her journey as a lawyer, mother, grandmother, and humanitarian. Each quote in her book is more than a motivational soundbite—it’s a guidepost. Paired with her deeply personal stories, these quotes illuminate how wisdom, when applied, can transform how we see ourselves and the world around us.
Living with intention doesn’t require dramatic change. It starts with choosing how we greet each day. A quote like “Wherever you are—be all there” (Jim Elliot) becomes a nudge to put down the phone and be present. Another, like “Quality is not an act, it is a habit” (Aristotle), reminds us that our best selves are built in small, repeated efforts.
Musings for Maddie is more than a collection of quotes—it’s a call to live more fully, more consciously. To embrace each moment not with perfection, but with purpose.
If you’ve been searching for clarity, comfort, or a fresh way to approach life, this book will meet you where you are—and gently guide you forward. Start with one quote. Let it speak to you. Then let it move you.
Because sometimes, all it takes to change your path… is a few powerful words.