There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by myself.

If you're talking to a child, you're going, 'This is the wonder of science and here's why I'm so fascinated by it.'

I am only strong enough for a life of partial virtue.

You're the strangest person I ever met, she said & I said you too & we decided we'd know each other a long time.

I once had a garden filled with flowers that grew only on dark thoughts, but they needed constant attention and one day I decided I had better things to do.

I don't blame you for everything, she told me. Just the stuff my friends & I can agree on.

I've read a lot of books, so I know bunches of stuff that sounds like it could be true.