rachel, x

“Sometimes it's hard to see the worst in our friends, because it reminds us of the worst in ourselves" -Grandpa Ray”
― Alex Gino, Rick

“Macey once told me the program with the truth was that it was so poorly written. Given the choice, the pleasantly told lie is always more seductive. That's why religion is so potent, she said. Why history and science are still considered up for debate. Myth is more appealing than verified truth because the grey areas between the facts can still be used against us.”
― Malcolm Devlin, And Then I Woke Up

“No bed!” he argued. “Stay up. Be with Rafe.” He sidled up to a stunned looking Rafael and gave him a big hug. “I’m love him.”
Rafe hesitated, then hugged Max shyly back. The sight of them made Alec’s chest hurt. He cast a glance back at Magnus, who had an equally smitten expression.”
― Cassandra Clare, The Land I Lost

“For a certain kind of person there is literally nothing nicer than eating breakfast by yourself on a moving train with a good book.”
― Lev Grossman, The Silver Arrow