He has guided my hands in ways I don't always understand, ways that people of this world would scoff at. But there is a purpose for all that I have ever made, even if I don't understand for certain what that purpose is.
Patrick CarmanIf bringing down the wall would require you to fly, you must believe you can fly. Otherwise, when the decisive moment comes, you will surely discover you ahve no wings.
Patrick CarmanIt occurred to me then that it was in times of struggle that I found the best parts of myself - courage, loyalty, an unexpected peace - and I always discovered what I needed to break through and go on.
Patrick CarmanMy way is set as in stone, and I don't feel the need to veer off any longer. It has taken many days of searching and fighting, but in the end I have found what I was looking for. I have found my way home.
Patrick CarmanFaith never stays put. It's always challenging always questioning. That's what makes it real.
Patrick CarmanBut sometimes you have to wait for an answer to come to you. Especially when the questions are difficult ones.
Patrick CarmanI really hope that all librarians aren't like Gladys Morgan. Because I'd really like , at some point, to walk into a library and not be afraid for my life.
Patrick CarmanYeah, a lot more than he likes you," said Oh. It didn't look like Milo appreciated the joke very much. "That's debatable," said Milo. "Is not," said Oh. She leaned in and put her pink cast against my cheek, kissing me quickly on the lips. "That's incredibly unfair. If we were gay you'd be up a creek without a paddle. You wouldn't even be in the game." "He's right, you know," I said. "Aw. You guys are having a bromance. That's really cute.
Patrick CarmanThe size of your body is just right. The only question is whether you're big enough inside.
Patrick CarmanAs exciting, difficult, and memorable as our past can be, there comes a time when we have to get on with living.
Patrick CarmanI go to a Catholic school and I'm telling you: invisibility = eternal damnation. You can take it to the bank.
Patrick CarmanI killed a guy, maybe two. Possibly three. I have one power. Not two or three or four. Just one. I met a girl, and she changed everything.
Patrick CarmanIf you make something your life's work, make sure it's something you can feel proud of when you're an old relic like me.
Patrick CarmanIn the morning light, I remembered how much I loved the sound of wind through the trees. I laid back and closed my eyes, and I was comforted by the sound of a million tiny leaves dancing on a summer morning.
Patrick CarmanBang! Bang! Bang! Sorry Mr. Yipes, sir, she won't budge!' Put your back into it, man, give it all you've got!' Bang! Bang! Bang!
Patrick CarmanThere was a time when I thought I turned terrible things over in my mind because I read and wrote too many scary stories. (Note self: start writing about unicorns and bunnies)
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