Because being so dependent on people scares me.

What’s the difference between a trip and a journey?" "Narnie, my love, when we get there, you’ll understand.

What do you want from me?" he asks. What I want from every person in my life, I want to tell him. More.

Hold my hand because I might disappear.

But grief makes a monster out of us sometimes . . . and sometimes you say and do things to the people you love that you can't forgive yourself for.

Do you think people have noticed that I'm around?" "I notice when you're not. Does that count?

No," I say, looking up at Griggs. "It's actually because my heart belongs to someone else." And if I could bottle the look on his face, I'd keep it by my bedside for the rest of my life.

The truth doesn't set you free, you know. It makes you feel awkward and embarrassed and defenseless and red in the face and horrified and petrified and vulnerable.

I think if I'm ever asked to recall what Year 12 was all about, I'll remember it as one big cappuccino experience.

It's like you have a plan and someone comes along and makes you want to change it all, but you still like your first plan, no matter how fantastic the second one makes you feel.

Maybe memories should be left the way they are.

Your mockers will only have your attention only if you give them your attention

Trans people deserve something vital they deserve your respect. From that respect comes a more compassionate community.

To measure up takes skill, but to err is an art.

I know people that can't win. I know people that are very talented at sports, and they never win.

I sat at a table where were rich food and wine in abundance, and obsequious attendance, but sincerity and truth were not; and I went away hungry from the inhospitable board.

There's no accounting for laws. Or the changes wrought by men and time.

International Literacy Day is an occasion to celebrate the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies everywhere

We can build a society grounded on friendship and our common humanity - a society founded on tolerance. That is the only road open to us.

Life is like walking along a crowded street--there always seem to be fewer obstacles to getting along on the opposite pavement--and yet, if one crosses over, matters are rarely mended.

You have no control over other people's taste, so focus on staying true to your own.