Ivy

“And keep in mind,' Oralie added, finally turning her azure eyes toward Sophie, ' true trust does not require absolute transparency. There is incredible power in accepting that there are some things you cannot know--and being willing to maintain your commitment to that person despite the secrets.”
― Shannon Messenger, Legacy

“He just wanted to see what a girl who was crazy enough to kill herself looked like.”
― Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar

“I drew anything. Everything. Doodles at first. But I had a knack for reproducing what I saw, and soon my paper and pencil — and then later, my paints and charcoals — formed a strong, protective wall around me. They stood between me and everyone else in the world. I liked it that way. I liked being quiet, letting no one know what I thought, or how ferocious those thoughts were.”
― Nancy Werlin, Black Mirror

“I don’t like lying. I do it all the time, though. The harmless little lies that make people feel nice. They’re essential for getting along in society.”
― Helen Hoang, The Heart Principle