Nam Deaton

“But she who wins the lot of life must also draw the lot of death, since the lot of life is death”
― Jostein Gaarder, Sophie’s World

“  Mary fought a savage impulse to slam the door on the couple. But they were too interesting to ignore in the circumstances of the murder. She caught sight of Richard spitting out a mouthful of hair.”
― Susan Rowland, Murder on Family Grounds

“Could you waste your life on a gift? If you did not use your gift, was it a betrayal?”
― Michael Ondaatje, Divisadero

“Oh my god, I am so awesome!" Leo bellowed.
"So awesome!" Echo yelled back.
"He is funny," a nymph ventured.
"And cute, in a scrawny way," another said.
"Scrawny?" Leo asked. "Baby I invented scrawny. Scrawny is the new sizzling hot.”
― Rick Riordan, The Mark of Athena