Marilyn Pate

“It's not always necessary to be strong, but to feel strong.”
― Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild

“Let me tell you this: if you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it's not because they enjoy solitude. It's because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.”
― Jodi Picoult, My Sister's Keeper

“The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!”
― Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility

“Whatever you're meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible.”
― Doris Lessing