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“He would tell about her, but not tell on her.”
― Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry

“But I’m betting Marjorie would agree,” Elizabeth said, raising her voice again, “that the hard part wasn’t returning to school, but rather having the courage to do so.” She strode to her easel, marker in hand. CHEMISTRY IS CHANGE, she wrote. “Whenever you start doubting yourself,” she said, turning back to the audience, “whenever you feel afraid, just remember. Courage is the root of change—and change is what we’re chemically designed to do. So when you wake up tomorrow, make this pledge. No more holding yourself back. No more subscribing to others’ opinions of what you can and cannot achieve. And no more allowing anyone to pigeonhole you into useless categories of sex, race, economic status, and religion. Do not allow your talents to lie dormant, ladies. Design your own future. When you go home today, ask yourself what you will change. And then get started.”
― Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry

“If she had another chance, she thinks, she would do it differently. But chance is a slippery customer, and she can feel Amit’s hands growing cold.”
― Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Independence

“Your dad was very famous—I’m sure you know that. And now your mom is, too.” “Because of Life,” the child said, hanging her head. “No,” Frask said firmly. “In spite of it.”
― Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry