Lisa

“One leads, willing or not," Deputy Tallien answered. "It takes courage to face one's own death but even more so the death of others. We are learning this lesson well.”
― Sandra Gulland, The Many Lives & Secret Sorrows of Josephine B.

“Mmmmmm . . ." Pattern said, content. "Humans can see the world as it is not. It is why your lies can be so strong. You are not able to admit they are lies.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance

“The artist Eleseth," Shallen observed to Pattern, "once did an experiment. She set out only ruby spheres, in their strength, to light her studio. She wanted to see what effect the all - red light would have upon her art."

"Mmmm," Pattern said. "To what result?"

"At first, during a painting session, the color of light affected her strongly. She would use too little red, and the fields of blossoms would look washed out."

"Not unexpected."

"The interesting thing, however, was what happened if she continued working," Shallen said, "If she painted for hours by that light, the effects diminished. The colors of her reproductions grew more balanced, the pictures of flowers more vivid. She eventually concluded that her mind compensated for the colors she saw. Indeed, if she switched the color of the light during a session, she'd continue for a time to paint as if the room were still read, reacting against the new color.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance

“Listen. Listening is among the most generous ways to give. When a loved one talks to us—whether their words appear to be deep or shallow—listen. For in some way, they are baring their souls.”
― Jan Karon, Come Rain or Come Shine