Roy Charles

“On the strength of these successes, Alcibiades at last returned to Athens in 408. The Athenian people had short memories:”
― Robin Waterfield, Creators, Conquerors, and Citizens: A History of Ancient Greece

“…what we focus on shapes the soul—the mind, the will, the emotions.”
― Gregory Dickow, Soul Cure: How to Heal Your Pain and Discover Your Purpose

“Charlie said your friend’s disappeared,” chirped Wendy.
“No, he hasn’t.” Adam denied it. “He’s in the house. Now, look, what’s all this you’ve been telling them?”
“Nothing, I haven’t told them anything.” Charlie looked drunk.
“He said you’ve turned your friend into a crayfish,” insisted Wendy.
“He’s always making little jokes like that, and you fell for it. How am I supposed to do that, for heaven’s sake?” Adam was angry.
“With your little book you found. What’s that under your arm?”
― Max Nowaz, Get Rich or Get Lucky

“The bottom line is that we never fall for the people we're supposed to.”
― Jodi Picoult, My Sister's Keeper