Emily

“It was fascinating the way human beings tended to living things; how we could nurture something so fiercely, all while knowing it was going to die. Just a little more water, we’d say. Better sunlight. A silent wish for a few more good days. But it didn’t matter. Every hearty, thriving thing carried with it the certainty of an expiration date.”
― Jennifer Hartmann, Older

“Some women desire a man who will burn the world to be with her. Some desire a man who will save the world at the cost of her. Which sort of man he is may be beyond your control, but you can choose which woman you wish to be.”
― Danielle L. Jensen, The Endless War

“Civilization has always been divided into those who have everything and those who have nothing. Even when the world goes to shit.”
― Keri Lake, Juniper Unraveling

“I think forgiveness is earned and when it hasn’t been earned, we don’t owe that person anything. We only owe ourselves the grace of forgiveness. And I think there are some people who we can only ever forgive if we never have to see them again.”
― Samantha Young, Forever the Highlands