127 quotes found
Writer · American · 1980
American writer (born 1980)
“Its hard to throw away history. It was like you were throwing away a part of yourself.”
“I suppose you cannot hold on to old things just for the sake of holding on.”
“When boy likes you, you say no thank you. You don't kick him on the ground.”
“Susannah continued. "If and when I go off slow dancing in the ever after, I don't want to look like I've been stuck in a hospital room my whole life. I at least want to be tan.”
“Your body is yours to protect and to enjoy. She raises both eyebrows at me meaningfully. Whoever you should choose to partake in that enjoyment, that is your choice, and choose wisely. Every man th...”
“I look at Kitty, who's braiding Chris's hair in microbraids. She's being extra quiet so we forget she's here and don't kick her out. 'I think that as long as you're ready and it's what you want to ...”
“My mother was good at that, making people feel normal. Safe. Like as long as she was there, nothing truly bad could happen.”
“This is two romantic things in a row, so I figure I should praise him accordingly, because the boy responds well to positive reinforcement.”
“I hate change more than almost anything.”
“If two people are meant to be, they'll find their way to each other.”
“People are gonna disappoint you sometimes. Were flawed creatures. Not one of us is perfect, not even you, and youve gotta let people mess up and then youve gotta forgive them. Thats just life.”
“I wonder, though... what would it be like? To be that close to a boy and have him see all of you, no holding back. Would it be scary only for a second or two, or would it be scary the whole time? W...”
“You were gullible," he said. And then, "When you were really little, you hated carrots. You wouldn't eat them. But then I told you that if you ate carrots, you'd get X-ray vision. And you believed ...”
“How was I supposed to know whats real and whats not? It feels like Im the only one who doesnt know the difference.”
“I didn't have that kind of friendship, the forever kind of friendship that will last your whole life through, no matter what.”
“How do you regret one of the best nights of your entire life? You dont. You remember every word, every look. Even when it hurts, you still remember.”
“I suppose I'll say it all started with a love letter”
“He texts back: I love you.I'm starting to text back, I love you, too, when my phone rings. It's Peter's house number, and I answer it eagerly."I love you, too," I say.There is surprised silence on ...”
“I pat her on the head. "Oh, naive little Kitten. Dear, foolish girl. This cookie is worth all this and more. Sit or you will not partake.”
“When you lose someone and it hurts, that's when you know the love was real.”
