As You Wish

“Sometimes, if you want to save other people, you need to remember to save yourself first.”
― Margaret Rogerson, Vespertine

“Nothing extraordinary is ever done out of reason or logic, but because it’s the only way for your soul to breathe.”
― Axie Oh, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

“You see, here is the Lady’s grace. It has been here all along. She has shown me Her grace in a drink of water when I was thirsty and bread when I was hungry and a bed when I was tired, not through miracles, but through the kindness of those who stood to gain nothing from helping me. It is through the hands of strangers that She has carried out Her will.”
― Margaret Rogerson, Vespertine

“Do you truly want my judgement?” I asked.
That caught his attention. His eyes grew clearer, sharper. I wondered if he realized he was awake, but his eyes held a fevered intensity that I doubted he would let me witness if he thought this was real instead of a dream.
“Yes,” he answered, very quietly, so quiet I could barely hear.
“You aren’t a good person, but I think that you could be if you tried. So perhaps you should try.”
For a long time, he didn’t respond. It wasn’t until I stood up to leave the room that he spoke.
“Thank you,” he said softly and seemed to mean it.”
― Margaret Rogerson, Vespertine