valentine.

“Natural places are no different than human cities. The old exists next to the new. Invasive species integrate with or push out native species. The landscape you see around you is the same as seeing an old cathedral next to a skyscraper.”
― Jeff VanderMeer, Acceptance

“This was what most people wanted: to be close to but not part of. They didn't want the fearful unknown of a 'pristine wilderness.' They didn't want a soulless artificial life, either.”
― Jeff VanderMeer, Authority

“Quasi nessuno scopre mai che le sue azioni feriscono davvero gli altri. La gente non migliora, diventa solo più furba. Quando diventi più furbo, non smetti di strappare le ali alle mosche, cerchi solo di trovare dei motivi migliori per farlo.”
― Stephen King, Carrie

“It's amazing how the greater you become in your spirituality, faith and walk in your purpose, the more others display their "lesser" selves. They try so hard to dim your shine, but ultimately burn themselves out.”
― Carlos Wallace