Sarah Sa > Sarah's Quotes

“He showed me that you could be crazy and still be human, still be valuable, and still be loved.”
― John Green, The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

“I remember as a child hearing phrases like "Only the strong survive" and "survival of the fittest" and feeling terrified, because I knew I was neither strong nor fit. I didn't yet understand that when humanity protects the frail among us, and works to ensure their survival, the human project as a whole gets stronger.”
― John Green, The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

“In life you'll meet a lot of jerks. If they hurt you, tell yourself that it's because they're stupid. That will help keep you from reacting to their cruelty. Because there is nothing worse than bitterness and vengeance... Always keep your dignity and be true to yourself.”
― Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“One can forgive but one should never forget.”
― Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

“So many books, so little time.”
― Frank Zappa

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
― Albert Einstein

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
― Dr. Seuss

“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.”
― Elbert Hubbard

“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
― Oscar Wilde

“Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
― Steve Jobs

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”
― Andre Gide, Autumn Leaves

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”
― Bob Marley

“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”
― Neil Gaiman, Coraline

“True love is usually the most inconvenient kind.”
― Kiera Cass, The Selection

“Sometimes people are beautiful.
Not in looks.
Not in what they say.
Just in what they are.”
― Markus Zusak, I Am the Messenger

“Saying 'I notice you're a nerd' is like saying, 'Hey, I notice that you'd rather be intelligent than be stupid, that you'd rather be thoughtful than be vapid, that you believe that there are things that matter more than the arrest record of Lindsay Lohan. Why is that?' In fact, it seems to me that most contemporary insults are pretty lame. Even 'lame' is kind of lame. Saying 'You're lame' is like saying 'You walk with a limp.' Yeah, whatever, so does 50 Cent, and he's done all right for himself.”
― John Green

“Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood.”
― George Orwell, 1984

“I want to be me, and yet I'm not sure who I am.”
― Suzanne Young, The Program

“But I can't rewrite history. I can love only with what's left.”
― Suzanne Young, The Treatment

“We all have guilt. It just can't be all that we have.”
― Suzanne Young, The Remedy

“You don’t beat a monster by becoming one yourself.”
― Suzanne Young, Girls with Razor Hearts

“Home is with the person you love, and who loves you back stupidly and completely. Home is the space of peace in your heart. And I'm finally home.”
― Suzanne Young

“It doesn't matter who you come from. It matters who you become.”
― Suzanne Young, The Epidemic

“who are we without our pasts?”
― Suzanne Young, The Program

“Forgiveness is voluntary. There should be no “have to” about it.”
― Suzanne Young, The Complication

“Don't tell people your dreams; show them”
― Suzanne Young

“My whole life, you’ve tried to bully me into hating myself, just because you hate yourself. Well, it’s not working! I like who I am. I like my life! So why don’t you fuck off and focus on your own problems!”
― Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Four

“(...) people can be going through stuff... and you just have no ideia.”
― Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Four

“I like to think we would find each other in any universe.”
― Alice Oseman

“Give your friendships the magic you would give a romance. Because they're just as important”
― Alice Oseman, Loveless