Shelley Moore Thomas > Quotes

“Trust is placing your heart
Inside of a box
Even when you
Yourself
Do not
Have a key.
Trust is that moment
Of finding the key,
Opening the box,
And giving
It all
Away.”
― Shelley Moore Thomas, The Last Rabbit

“Sometimes we lose things and we are broken.
Sometimes we find things,
and sometimes,
if we are lucky,
we mend.”
― Shelley Moore Thomas, The Last Rabbit

“Sometimes a person needs a hug.
And sometimes a person needs to give a hug.”
― Shelley Moore Thomas, The Last Rabbit

“You see, some people are always longing for the one place that feels right. Then there are those of us who carry our home with us wherever we go. I'm always home.”
― Shelley Moore Thomas, The Last Rabbit

“That's the thing about angry words - once you spill them out, they are like a broken jar of honey on the floor, all sticky and mess. And no matter how hard you try to clean it up, you can always feel that sticky part of the tile" -Cordie”
― Shelley Moore Thomas, Secrets of Selkie Bay

“Liars come in all shapes and sizes, young lady. Sometimes folks think they are telling a lie to make things better. But then they are telling two lies. One to another person and one to themselves" -Mr. Doyle”
― Shelley Moore Thomas, Secrets of Selkie Bay

“Sometimes when you are lonely, just being near a friend is enough. You don't need their words or anything they might be able to give. You just need t know that you're not alone.”
― Shelley Moore Thomas, The Last Rabbit