Nena

“The word 'yes' is just a sound. It's nothing without context. It can signal the end of a life, an exultation after a scored basket or a vanquished foe; it can answer questions or refute them; it's an affirmation.”
― Josh Hanagarne, The World's Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette's, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family

“...and then I remembered this basic religious principle that God isn't there to take away our suffering or our pain but to fill it with his or her presence...”
― Anne Lamottott, Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith

“Here I am.
Here we are.
Here we go.
Here is all that matters.”
― Patrick Ness, The Knife of Never Letting Go

“Petra turned to her. "Everybody lies about who they are. Name one person here who isn't doing that and I will drop out right now!"

Shanti felt that snake of truth coil around her legs, threatening to squeeze.

"I didn't mean..."

"No one ever does." Petra said, shoving the baton back at Shanti.”
― Libba Bray, Beauty Queens