Dalene

“All living things contain a measure of madness that moves them in strange, sometimes inexplicable ways. This madness can be saving; it is part and parcel of the ability to adapt. Without it, no species would survive.”
― Yann Martel, Life of Pi

“the free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it - basically because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them.”
― Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary Madness

“I'm going to marry my novels and have little short stories for children.”
― Jack Kerouac

“Life will defend itself no matter how small it is.”
― Yann Martel, Life of Pi