But maybe you see beauty in me because you are beautiful, not because I am.

I think people are like that. When you really look at them, you stop seeing a perfect nose or straight teeth. You stop seeing the acne scar or dimple in the chin. Those things start to blur, and suddenly you see them, the colors, the life inside the shell, and beauty takes on a whole new meaning.

It's hard to come to terms with the fact that you aren't going to be loved the way you want to be loved.

Cages come in lots of different colors and shapes. Some are gilded, while others have a slamming door. But golden handcuffs are still handcuffs.

Literature makes history come to life. It is maybe the most accurate depiction of history, especially literature that was written in the time period depicted in the story.

But maybe you see beauty in me because you are beautiful, not because I am.

There's a lot I don't understand... but not understanding is better than not believing