Eileen

“because the people who reach the end of their days must leave others who have to live out their days without them. It is very, very difficult to be the one who has to stay behind and live without them.”
― Fredrik Backman, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry

“Growing up is like that, I suppose. The strings fall away and you're left standing on your own.”
― Alan Bradley, Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd

“He gave me the kind of skeptical look that I expect to get from Saint Peter on judgement day.”
― Alan Bradley, Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd

“There is an art to smiling in a way that others will believe. It is always important to include the eyes; otherwise, people will know you hate them.”
― N.K. Jemisin, The Fifth Season