Johanna Flanagan

“Hatred is always self hatred, and there is something suicidal about it.”
― James Baldwin

“You are damaged and broken and unhinged. But so are shooting stars and comets.”
― Nikita Gill

“While we read a novel, we are insane—bonkers. We believe in the existence of people who aren't there, we hear their voices... Sanity returns (in most cases) when the book is closed.”
― Ursula K. Le Guin

“Oh Lord of melons, of mercy, though I am not ready, nor worthy, I am climbing towards you.”
― Mary Oliver, Thirst