No one should ever compromise the dignity of another human being.

Living down your own past was hard enough. You shouldn't have to live down someone else's.

It was early evening when they walked outside, the sky the color of pink lemonade.

It was like she was MADE of cake, light and pretty and decorated on the outside-with her sweet laugh and pink streak to her hair-but it was anyone's guess what was on the inside.

When you're happy for yourself, it fills you. When you're happy for someone else, it pours over.

People adapt. People change. You can grow where you're planted.

I'll give you one day at a time, Claire. But remember, I'm thousands of days ahead already.