It's a scary thing, when a person you admire is suddenly revealed to be absolutely, truly human.

Sometimes suffering is just suffering,” she told Gus. “It doesn't make you stronger. It doesn't build character. It only hurts.

The Friday Night Knitting Club

We don't always get what we deserve," she replied, patting James over his heart. "Sometimes we get more; sometimes we get less. At least we get something.

There's the life we dream, the life we deserve, and the life we get. I'll take what I got over what I deserve any day.

There's money, and then there's class. The two are often separated.

It's all about getting the hand of things. Easy does it; take it easy. You'll figure everything out in time. But for right now, just keep trying. Pay attention and avoid the temptation to go further than you're ready. Talk less. And listen more.