My ma says a rock lasts forever, but people don’t, and that’s what makes them more precious.

No small thing, a bee's sting When it enters the heart Not so benign, the growing vine When it tears stone apart

Isi, I’m trying to say that you’ve been… no, you’re so, you’re–” He stopped. "You are,” he said. His hand found hers, and he held her finger tightly, as though he did not dare to do any more than hold her one hand, and look at her, and breathe deeply.

Even the jerks earn some of our affection. We can be glad they're gone and yet still mourn the good parts.

I'm Razo, a member of Bayern's Own," he said, stopping himself from adding "Loafing is just a hobby of mine." "Bayern's Own? But you're a child." Razo looked up to the sky. "I'm not a child, I'm just short.

I think the only way to get through this life is laughing hard and constantly, mostly at myself.

Its important to know stories. I felt the earth shift to make a place for you when you were born, and I came to tell you stories while you are young. And like me, you were born with a word on your tongue.