Kristie

“When you do something noble and beautiful and nobody noticed, do not be sad. For the sun every morning is a beautiful spectacle and yet most of the audience still sleeps.”
― John Lennon

“In the kitchen, Betsy hadn’t moved. She sat in the chair, looking mutinous, with her chin jutted out and her eyes narrowed. “I’m not going in late. Everyone will stare at me,” she said. “Who do you think you are, Madonna? A bad hair day doesn’t stop school. Get your backpack.” “No.” He looked at her. “Get your backpack and get ready, Betsy, or I’ll walk you in to first period, holding your hand.” She opened her mouth in horror, then clamped it shut. “Whatever. I’m going.”
― Kristin Hannah, Home Front

“Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it.”
― Benjamin Franklin

“Oh Adam’s sons, how cleverly you defend yourselves against all that might do you good!”
― C.S. Lewis, The Magician's Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)