Julie

“The foolishness of youth with the cynicism of age is a dangerous combination.”
― Murad S. Shah

“The daggers of silence last longer than anything ever spoken.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“It’s the southern way, Doctor.” “The southern way?” she said. “My mother’s immortal phrase. We laugh when the pain gets too much. We laugh when the pity of human life gets too . . . pitiful. We laugh when there’s nothing else to do.” “When do you weep . . . according to the southern way?” “After we laugh, Doctor. Always. Always after we laugh.”
― Pat Conroy, The Prince of Tides

“Your days are numbered. Use them to throw open the windows of your soul to the sun. If you do not, the sun will soon set, and you with it.”
― Marcus Aurelius, The Emperor's Handbook