Sometimes, niña, our greatest gifts grow from what we are not given.

Adults need to have fun so children will want to grow up.

I am starting to think that maybe memories are like this dessert. I eat it, and it becomes a part of me, whether I remember it later or not.

You could never be certain what you would find in a book that had spent time with someone else.

The women ranged in age, but they were all old enough to know that in the currency of friendship, empathy is more valuable than accuracy.

Marriage is a leap of faith. You are each other's safety net.

We’re all just ingredients. What matters is the grace with which you cook the meal.