“Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.”

“Know who you are, and be it. Know what you want, and go out and get it!”

“This isn't your world. It's your parents. Your world is still out there, waiting to be discovered. Always remember that.”

“Love should feel like a hand sewn quilt made by grandma, wrapping you up on a cold winter morning.”

“Mary approaches her before she is able to reach her station. "Hello Lily. Get anything special for Christmas?""Just the usual." She answers. "Shattered dreams.”

“Lily looks back down at the necklace in her hand that Kavita had given her. "It must have cost a fortune.""It did." He confirms. "Though not nearly as much as you're worth."Lily looks up at him. "D...”

“Despite how entertaining certain stories were, at the bottom of every item of gossip there was someone getting hurt.”

“You look at pictures of Nepal, push a smile button, and you think thats the same as going there.”

“If you are a beautiful lair, you are the most wanted person in the world.”