samihah ★

“⸢This story is for just that one reader.⸥”
― Singshong, 전지적 독자 시점 Epilogue [Jeonjijeog Dogja Sijeom Epilogue]

“You can't save everyone."

Xie Lian slowly straightened up. “Whether I can, I won’t know until I’ve tried. Even if the heavens say I must die, if that sword doesn’t pierce my heart and nail me dead on the ground, then I am still alive, and ‘til my last breath I will struggle to the end!”
― Mò Xiāng Tóngxiù, 天官赐福 [Tiān Guān Cì Fú]

“And off she goes,” Sanjeet murmured. His voice was cavernous, even against the roar of the waves. “Bent on winning freedom for the entire world. Tarisai of Swana.” He laughed, a gentle growl that made my insides restless. “She would have us be masters of our own fates, whether we like it or not.”
― Jordan Ifueko, Raybearer

“I cannot see anything.”
“Don’t be silly,” said Frog.
“What you see is the clear warm light of April. And it means that we can begin a whole new year together, Toad. Think of it,” said Frog.
“We will skip through the meadows
and run through the woods and swim in
the river. In the evenings we will sit right here
on this front porch and count the stars”
― arnold lobel, Frog and Toad Are Friends