The line between faith and fanaticism is a constantly shifting one,” Dr. Poblocki said. “When does belief become justification? When does right become rationale and crusade become crime?

Because 'You're perfect just the way you are,' is what your guidance counselor says. And she's an alcoholic.

Maybe girls need an island to find themselves. Maybe they need a place where no one's is watching them so they can be who they really are

Really, being a librarian is a much more dangerous job than you realize.

I hear they feed you in Sing Sing,” Evie muttered. “Three squares a day.” “Evangeline,” Will said with a sigh. “Charity begins at home.” “So does mental illness.

Power changes everything till it is difficult to say who are the heroes and who the villains.

Learn to master yourself-to understand both your fears and your desires. That's the key to magic. Then, no one shall have any hold over you. Remember... the magic (sic)... is a living thing, joined to whomever it touches and changed by them as well... You must come to know everything-even your darkest corners. Especially those...Everything has its price.