Gabriela

“Try not to hold that against them; you never know what’s in their heart. Don’t be afraid to be different. Stand your ground. During bad times, remember that nothing lasts forever. Accept people for who they are, not for who you want them to be. Try to put yourself in their shoes. Or, as my friend Odile would say, ‘in their skin.’ ”
― Janet Skeslien Charles, The Paris Library

“Books and ideas are like blood; they need to circulate, and they keep us alive.”
― Janet Skeslien Charles, The Paris Library

“People are awkward, they don’t always know what to do or say. Don’t hold it against them. You never know what’s in their hearts.”
― Janet Skeslien Charles, The Paris Library

“Be grateful for what people tell you, when they’re ready to talk. Try to accept their limits, and understand that their limits usually have nothing to do with you.”
― Janet Skeslien Charles, The Paris Library