These past two days, I’ve seen a fire in your eyes that I never have before. Granted, it’s mostly anger and frustration, but it’s still emotion.

His strength kept me moving forward, and it was also tearing me apart.

I had to sever my emotional cord to escape the anger and shame that silently slithered through my head, disconnecting myself from the stares and whispers that followed me down the hall.

Not being liked was so much worse than being invisible.

He was a breath of fresh air after the heart wrenching storm that had engulfed me.

It was more important for me to try, than to not have the chance at all.

He leaned toward me and delicately grazed my lips with his. The tease left me breathless, burning for more. “I keep having to remind myself that I can do that, ” he smirked.

I knew in that moment, I would never love anyone in my life the way I loved Evan Mathews.

Knowing you were right down the hall was way too hard. I couldn’t do it, ” Evan declared, sliding under the covers next to me.

You are not showing her my baby pictures!” He sounded horrified, which made me laugh. “Come on, Evan, ” I teased with a laughing smile, “you were adorable.

Oh! Did you hear that Haley Spencer asked him to homecoming?” she exclaimed. “Of course I didn’t. You’re my source of gossip, remember?

If the retreat house was a trap, it was a very nice one.

Despite their displays of bravado, young boys can be peculiarly susceptible to atmosphere("Between Four Yews")

I'm not sure I've ever profited on the legacy of Watergate.

Nothing is complete in itself but requires something outside itself in order to exist.

Don't wait for people to tell you who you are. Show them.

Ladies, use a loving voice, use a respectful voice, use a godly voice, but don't lose your voice.

I will laugh at the laughable while I breathe

As far as I know, there's nothing more dangerous than a man who doesn't care if he lives or dies.

We're not responsible for the bustling and hustling that may go on here. Lots of people bustle, and some hustle. But that's their business, and a very old one.

It is a tiresome way of speaking, when you should despatch the business, to beat about the bush.