Beauty comes naturally, but it's hard to be stunning by accident.

The key to a successful relationship isn’t just in the words, it’s in the choice of punctuation. When you’re in love with someone, a well-placed question mark can be the difference between bliss and disaster, and a deeply respected period or a cleverly inserted ellipsis can prevent all kinds of exclamations.

I preferred to hang out with the dead, dying, or desperate books - used we call them, in a way that we'd never call a person, unless we meant it cruelly

You have to believe there are kisses and laughs and risks worth taking.

I say good-bye to the part of myself that misses him so much.

I could point out that it isn't always easy knowing who you are and what you want, because then you have no excuse for not trying to get it.

There are things I miss," you said. "But if I didn't have you, I'd miss more.