I wouldn't like to live in a world where everything's as cut-and-dried as most people think it is

"... he had understood, better than anyone ... the beauty that grew out of the simple knowledge that everything, no matter how small or large it might be, was a perfect example of what it was."

How hard would it be to ask children what they see in their heads? How big should the house be in comparison to the family standing in front of it? What is it about the anatomy of the people that doesn't look right? Then let them try it again. Teach them to learn how to see and ask questions.

Wondering’s healthy. Broadens the mind. Opens you up to all sorts of stray thoughts and possibilities.

The thing with pretending you're in a good mood is that sometimes you can actually trick yourself into feeling better.

I hate the thought of her being forced into a box that doesn't fit her. Of having her wings cut off, her sight blinded, her hearing muted, her voice stilled.

The trouble with advice is that it's usually something you don't want to hear.