Erin Standley
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“She hopes for nothing except fine weather and a resolution. She wants to end properly, like a good sentence. ”
― The Autograph Man
― The Autograph Man
“Some people say, “Never let them see you cry.” I say, if you’re so mad you could just cry, then cry. It terrifies everyone.”
― Bossypants
― Bossypants
“What about you? Are you happiest and saddest right now that you've ever been?" "Of course I am." "Why?" "Because nothing makes me happier and nothing makes me sadder than you.”
― The History of Love
― The History of Love
“Nothing must happen to you
No, what am I saying
Everything must happen to you
And it must be wonderful”
― Anxious People
No, what am I saying
Everything must happen to you
And it must be wonderful”
― Anxious People
“I want to tear myself from this place, from this reality, rise up like a cloud and float away, melt into this humid summer night and dissolve somewhere far, over the hills. But I am here, my legs blocks of concrete, my lungs empty of air, my throat burning. There will be no floating away.”
― The Kite Runner
― The Kite Runner
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