J.A. Armstrong > Quotes

“Tess found herself constantly on guard with her mother, waiting for the next critical comment or harsh judgment”
― J.A. Armstrong, Late Arrivals

“love was God’s greatest gift; guilt was the devil’s greatest weapon. Guilt led to fear and doubt. Fear and doubt prevented a person from living fully.”
― J.A. Armstrong, Open Tab

“Life doesn’t give you guarantees. Some things you just can’t control and you just can’t change. You do the best you can with the hand you are dealt. You make the choices you need to so you can be happy. That’s all anyone can do, just they best they can.”
― J.A. Armstrong, Special Delivery

“The thing about this family is the crazy is what keeps us sane.”
― J.A. Armstrong, Election Day

“Love happened without warning and without permission. Trust took time to build and a moment to shatter.”
― J.A. Armstrong, Night Cap

“Once upon a time doesn't always lead to happily ever after”
― J.A. Armstrong, Crossing Into Brooklyn

“In my experience, if they love you, they'll find their way to where you are. It just takes some people a little more time than others. If they don't? Well, sometimes you just have to accept that and move on. Candace watched tension etch Jameson's features. Relax, she said. You worry too much about things you can't control, sweetheart.”
― J.A. Armstrong, Under Construction

“In my experience, if they love you, they'll find their way to where you are. It just takes some people a little more time than others. If they don't? Well, sometimes you just have to accept that and move on." Candace watched tension etch Jameson's features. "Relax," she said. "You worry too much about things you can't control, sweetheart.”
― J.A. Armstrong, Under Construction

“Let’s create one steeped in more than tolerance. Let’s build a future that enables us to embrace one another, to endeavor to create a gentler world full of eager explorers. And, then let us watch as the next generation leads us to places beyond our imagining. Together we begin that journey. Together we become a blessing to America just as America continues to bless us. Thank you.”
― J.A. Armstrong, Election Day

“As bad as anything gets, tomorrow comes. Sometimes, you find the purpose in things that happen without looking. Those are the easy times—when the answer seems to magically appear. Sometimes? Sometimes, you look so hard to find an answer that you don’t realize it’s been staring at you the whole time. Don’t give up just yet.”
― J.A. Armstrong, Open Tab

“No matter how much you loved someone, sometimes you had to let them go. Sometimes, a person you loved was not someone who made your life better. Those were some of the most painful moments in life.”
― J.A. Armstrong, Election Day