The perplexity, the potential— God’s own crucible was not for angels.

There can be no light without shadow.

She was invisible. Forgettable. Forgotten.

Trauma does not have to occur by abuse alone...

Always bring something when you come in the world, always give something when you go from this world.... and the something is Always MEMORIES

What is evil?' you ask. To which I reply, 'Who are you, Friedrich Nietzsche?' To which you respond, 'Duh, wha? Me no understand.'Then I put you back in your cage.

Use pain as a stepping stone, not a camp ground.

Also, of course, I need my Dove soap. Of course I need my cocoa butter. I need my Listerine. I need the white Jockey tees. They are really soft and comfortable.

In the beginning there was faith - which is childish; trust - which is vain; and illusion - which is dangerous.

Self-empathy in NVC means checking in with your own feelings and needs.

Girls are small and polite and smiley. They wear dresses and their hair is long and it’s pulled into shapes behind their heads or on either side.

The introduction of political pluralism often quickly led to bad results.

It's hard to be a friend to someone who's depressed, but it is one of the kindest, noblest, and best things you will ever do.