The human heart was such a complex organ, fragile and sturdy all at once.

Fear and love were sometimes the same thing both necessary unavoidable. Now she understood that it was okay to bleed if you know how to heal.

Tell the story that's in your heart, and don't hold back. Write a book the reader will want to melt into.

Teachers are by nature idealists, and they believe anything can be learned.

Here's the thing about broken hearts. You can always survive them. Always. No matter how deep the hurt, the capacity to heal and move on is even stronger.

It is a great virtue to be needed. Greater, even, than being liked

You're never alone when you're reading a book.