Randy Hartel

“My dear,
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.
I realized, through it all, that…
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.

Truly yours,
Albert Camus”

I like this because only one part is usually quoted but the full quote has such symmetry.”
― Albert Camus

“It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.”
― Oscar Wilde

“الكائن الانسانى ليس إلا شعـورًا بالوحـدة.”
― Milan Kundera, La festa dell'insignificanza

“I read *old* novels. The reason is simple. I prefer proper endings.”
― Diane Setterfield, The Thirteenth Tale