Yarne Puts > Yarne's Quotes

“Kinder than is necessary. Because it's not enough to be kind. One should be kinder than needed.”
― R.J. Palacio, Wonder

“I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives.”
― R.J. Palacio, Wonder

“It’s not enough to be friendly. You have to be a friend.”
― R.J. Palacio, Wonder

“Happiness is not something you sit and wait for. You have to choose it and pursue it in spite of everything else. It’s not going to be given to you.”
― Gareth Brown, The Book of Doors

“Writing is the closest thing we have to real magic”
― R.F. Kuang, Yellowface

“The truth is fluid, there is always another way to spin the story.”
― R.F. Kuang, Yellowface

“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

“The truth." Dumbledore sighed. "It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

“Mensen die naar eender waar willen, willen niet per se ergens heen, ze willen gewoon niet blijven.”
― Lize Spit, Het smelt

“But how,” said Charles, who was close to tears, “how can you possibly justify cold-blooded murder?’
Henry lit a cigarette. “I prefer to think of it,” he had said, “as redistribution of matter.”
― Donna Tartt, The Secret History