Genaro Chreene

“Sometimes we feel we straddle two cultures; at other times, that we fall between two stools.”
― Salman Rushdie, Imaginary Homelands: Essays and Criticism 1981-1991

“You're right though. I should have discussed my plan with you. I'm sorry. From now on, I promise I will consult with you before I do anything you don't expect. Is that exceptable?' (Eragon)
Only if it involves weapons, magic, kings, or family members.' (Saphira)
Or flowers.' (Eragon)
Or flowers. I don't need to know if you decide to eat some bread and cheese in the middle of the night.' (Saphira)
Unless a man with a very long knife is waiting for me outside of my tent.'(Eragon)
If you could not defeat a single man with a very long knife, you would be a poor excuse for a Rider indeed.' (Saphira)”
― Christopher Paolini

“I know it's been tough. But we're terribly proud of you, you know."
"For what?" She says blowing her nose. "I failed, Dad. Most people think I shouldn't have even tried."
"Just for carrying on, really. Sometimes, my darling girl, that's heroic in itself.”
― Jojo Moyes, The Girl You Left Behind

“I found that, much like gardening, most cooking manages to be agreeably absorbing without being too demanding intellectually. It leaves plenty of mental space for daydreaming and reflection.”
― Michael Pollan, Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation