Evelien

“Every human being—each of us—is a like a country. You can build walls around yourself to protect yourself, to keep others out, never letting anybody visit you, never letting anybody in, never letting anybody see the beauty of the treasures you carry within. Building walls can lead to a sad and lonely existence. But we can also decide to give people visas and let them in so they can see for themselves all the wealth you have to offer. You can decide to let those who visit you see your pain and the courage it has taken you to survive. Letting other people in—letting them see your country—this is the key to happiness.”
― Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World

“You matter more to the universe than you will ever know.”
― Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World

“Not everyone you love is meant to stay in your life forever.”
― Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World

“But there was a difference between the art of running and the art of running away.”
― Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World