Statistically speaking, there's a better chance that some part of me will go on to greatness somewhere in the world. I'd rather be partly great than entirely useless.
Neal ShustermanHow do you judge the brightness of a light when youโre the source? A spotlight can never see the shadows it casts.
Neal ShustermanMy grandmother used to say that twisting paths always cross again," he told her. "And whose paths are more twisted than ours?
Neal ShustermanAnd next to Allie, the screamer, once more reminded of his job, began to wail in Allie's ear. Reflexively Allie clapped her hand over his mouth. "That," she said, "is totally uncalled for. Don't do that again. Ever." The screamer looked at her with worried eyes. "Are we clear on this subject?" said Allie. The screamer nodded and she removed her hand. "Can I scream a little?" he asked. "No," said Allie. "Your screaming days are over." "Darn." And he was quiet thereafter.
Neal Shusterman