Max Pins

“What comes after death is futile, and what a long succession of days for whoever knows how to be alive”
― Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus

“...he felt the old beat of pleasure inside his body, like watching a perfect goal, like the rustling movement of light through leaves, a phrase of music from the window of a passing car. Life offers up these moments of joy despite everything.”
― Sally Rooney, Normal People

“As the image of myself becomes sharper in my brain and more precious, I feel less afraid that someone else will erase me by denying me love”
― Jenny Slate, Little Weirds

“A person was like a city. You couldn't let a few less desirable parts put you off the whole. There may be bits you don't like, a few dodgy side streets and suburbs, but the good stuff makes it worthwhile.”
― Matt Haig, The Midnight Library