Bart Kretlow

“I want an infinitely blank book and the rest of time.”
― Jonathan Safran Foer, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

“I thought you seemed like someone who might enjoy backgammon," said the kid, gravely mistaken.”
― Michael Chabon, Manhood for Amateurs

“But is there a difference between liking a thing and thinking it good?”
― Evelyn Waugh, Brideshead Revisited

“Little lies that make people feel better are not bad, like thanking someone for a meal they made even if you hated it, or telling a sick person they look better when they don't, or someone with a hideous new hat that it's lovely. But to yourself you must tell the truth”
― Louise Fitzhugh, Harriet the Spy