Ally Quotes

“Not knowing you can't do something, is sometimes all it takes to do it.”
― Ally Carter

“Kat," Hale groaned, then fell back onto the pillows.
"Funny, I didn't hear a doorbell."
"I let myself in; hope that's okay."
Hale smiled. "Or the alarm."
She stepped inside, tossed a pocket-size bag of tools onto the bed.
"You're due for an upgrade."
Hale propped himself against the antique headboard and squinted up at her.
"She returns." He crossed his arms across his bare chest. "You know, I could be naked in here.”
― Ally Carter, Heist Society

“Do you understand any of this?" he said, pointing to the lines and symbols that covered the massive screens.
"Some people understand the value of an education."
Hale stretched and crossed his legs, the settled his arm around Kat's shoulders.
"That's sweet, Kat. Maybe later I'll buy you a university. And an ice cream."
"I'd settle for the ice cream."
"Deal.”
― Ally Carter, Heist Society

“I didn't know there were this many math guys," Hale said as they stepped onto the crowded concourse.
Kat cleared her throat.
"And women," he added. "Math women.”
― Ally Carter, Heist Society

“Unexpected clashes between past and present may arouse a surge of bewilderment, but ‘time’ can be a redeemer and heal mental wreckage. Time might prove to be a dependable ally and a reliable coach to find a new inspiring sequel for the future. (“Disruption”)”
― Erik Pevernagie

“You know you're smarter than all of them, right?" Hale said flatly.
"In fact, if you wanted to PROVE it..."
He glanced at the blackjack tables.
Simon shook his head. "I don't count cards, Hale."
"Don't?" Hale smiled. "Or won't? You know, technically, it's not illegal."
"But it's frowned upon."
Sweat beaded at Simon's brow.
He sounded like someone had just suggested he swim after eating... run with scissors...
"It is SERIOUSLY frowned upon.”
― Ally Carter, Heist Society

“Ally placed her hands over her ears and changed, “La-la-la, not-listening-to-the-story-of-my-brother-proposing-while-doing-the-nasty-one-more-time, la-la-la.”
― Kristen Ashley, Rock Chick Reckoning

“Time has always been the greatest ally to Truth, because Time eventually relieves and reveals all.”
― Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem

“I can't live without the sun shining down on my face, and I can't dream without the stars kissing me goodnight.”
― S.L. Jennings, Taint

“Everything I read was about us, not by us.”
― Lizzie Huxley-Jones, Being an Ally

“We divide ourselves into ‘us’ and ‘them’ based on all sorts of random and insignificant traits… According to optimal distinctiveness theory, humans are drawn to social groups that simultaneously fulfill two conflicting needs - - a need for assimilation, or the desire for social connection, affiliation, inclusion, and belonging, and a need for differentiation, or the desire to be unique, special, and distinctive.”
― Robert Livingston, The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth About Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations

“being an ally, first of all, is a constant act - not a state of being.”
― Shakirah Bourne, Allies: Real Talk About Showing Up, Screwing Up, And Trying Again

“whatever we call ourselves - an ally, an accomplice, a co-conspirator - we must do better to understand, empathise, and take action to care for each other.”
― Shakirah Bourne, Being an Ally

“being a good ally often means not speaking up when there are folks who can speak for themselves.”
― Shakirah Bourne, Being an Ally

“Being an ally, first of all, is a constant act - not a state of being.”
― Dana Alison Levy, Being an Ally

“Whatever we call ourselves - an ally, an accomplice, a co-conspirator - we must do better to understand, empathise, and take action to care for each other.”
― Dana Alison Levy, Being an Ally

“Being a good ally often means not speaking up when there are folks who can speak for themselves.”
― Dana Alison Levy, Being an Ally

“A key step to becoming an ally is empathy - opening your eyes to the reality of the less privileged and acknowledging that despite your best efforts, you may have implicit biases and prejudices.”
― Shakirah Bourne, Being an Ally

“If you don't see colour, you're erasing our struggle, ignoring our battles.”
― Shakirah Bourne, Being an Ally

“A year might not feel like a long time, but years add up. Every single one has bought me closer to the person I am now.”
― A.J. Sass, Being an Ally

“Being an ally means anticipating when someone may need support. It's about understanding the power dynamics within a room.”
― Natalie Evans, Being an Ally

“Showing up for others is one of the most powerful things you can do.”
― Naomi Evans, Being an Ally

“In times of uncertainty, patience is our greatest ally. Trust in diplomacy, trust in progress.”
― Dipti Dhakul

“Inclusion is achievable. But to do so, we need more people with strong skills taking part in shaping a future that does more than simply replicate the status quo.”
― Suzy Levy, Mind the Inclusion Gap: How allies can bridge the divide between talking diversity and taking action

“…every moment that I spend in white space reinforces in me a particular (and limited) worldview and experience. But the deeper message being reinforced is that we lose nothing of value by living in segregation. In fact, the white the space is, the more likely it is to be perceived as “good” and “safe” in the white mind. This is a profound message that we must begin to grapple with…”
― Robin DiAngelo, Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm

“Your greatest enemy is the ally who is your enemy's ally.”
― Kamaran Ihsan Salih

“Right now you have within you the divine wisdom and mystical power to face any challenge that life may bring your way. You have access to all the metaphysical tools you need. Every sacred resource is already within your reach. You have the potential to be your own greatest ally. All you have to do is believe.”
― Anthon St. Maarten

“Not everyone is in the position to be outspoken against all inhumanities, but if you have the guts to call out even some, you have a life-long friend in me.”
― Abhijit Naskar, The God Sonnets: Naskar Art of Theology

“I cherish every human who shows even the slightest trace of inclusivity, as strongly as I feel resigned towards any ape that thrives on prejudice disguised as piety.”
― Abhijit Naskar, The God Sonnets: Naskar Art of Theology

“I can't help feeling a connection with Luna beyond just our being rag dolls. Both of us quiet. Bookish. Daydreamy. But whereas I grew up as friendless as a lone daisy in a graveyard, Luna has every chance to blossom.
Besides, I tell myself, I'm not some lost stray cat hiding in the shadows anymore. Dr. Finkelstein was wrong. I am a queen, and I'm exactly where I belong-- with my family and Jack, who completes me in ways I didn't even know possible.”
― Megan Shepherd, Hour of the Pumpkin Queen