What happened when you were twelve?” “Oh, Mom offered to take us all out for dinner—us girls, Dad was out of town—to celebrate, but I didn’t want to. This book I’d been waiting for had just come out, and the only thing I wanted to do was read it all night.” “My God,” I said, touching the top of her nose. “You’re adorable.

It's a fact that people are afraid of what they don't understand. And most are too lazy or ignorant to find out more.

People who are crazy rarely question whether they're crazy.

As I’d observed, it was clear that Rose was willing to do anything and fight anyone to protect her friend. I admired that—I admired that a lot—but it didn’t stop me from striking out to block her.

I know how devastated you must be to miss me, but leave a message, and I'll try to ease your agony

She accused me of wearing pants from the salvation army." "Rose, your pants ARE from the salvation army." "That's SO not the point!

There's a reason they say,"Pride goeth before a fall.