Catherine

“But he’d made the mistake of listening, just a little, to the seductive whispers of that rotten, misleading bastard called Hope.”
― Francine Pascal, Sam

“Empathy? Empathy? What empathy can I afford my enemies? Shall I dither about whether to defend myself because it will cause someone pain? If that had been the case, I would have died years ago! You must be willing to protect yourself and what you cherish, no matter what the cost.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon

“People who have lost themselves in the dark woods of ordinary life, who have been betrayed by loved ones and forgotten how to be led by dreams.”
― Kristin Hannah, Comfort & Joy

“The sands of time cannot be stopped. Years pass whether we will them or not . . . but we can remember. What has been lost may yet live on in memories.”
― Christopher Paolini, Eragon