Lynno

“Surface friends” is what I call it. When your friendship is merely a façade and you’re enemies on the inside.”
― Colleen Hoover, Confess

“There is no safety in stupidity”
― Jason King Godwise, The Sacred Havamal

“I am as impressed by honesty as anyone, but when there is a hint that a man is taking me into his confidence, my first instinct is to suspect him. Am I to be flattered? And is he about to break another’s confidence?”
― Zia Haider Rahman, In the Light of What We Know

“There is something beautiful about shyness, even though in our culture shyness is not considered a virtue. On the contrary, we are encouraged to be direct, look people straight in the eyes, tell them what is on our minds, and share our stories without a blush.

But this unflinching soul-baring, confessional attitude quickly becomes boring. It is like trees without shadows. Shy people have long shadows, where they keep much of their beauty hidden from intruders’ eyes. Shy people remind us of the mystery of life that cannot be simply explained or expressed. They invite us to reverent and respectful friendships and to a wordless being together in love.”
― Henri J.M. Nouwen, Bread for the Journey: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith