Cassandra

“I wasn’t ready to tell you goodbye yet.”

He scanned her face as the silence embraced them, words he was terrified to speak aloud echoed through his mind.

He might never be ready to hear her say goodbye.”
― Lisa Kessler, Pirate's Passion

“He covered the distance between us in three long strides, then lifted my chin until our eyes locked. “I cannot wait to unwrap you after that ball. You’ve no idea what I’ve imagined doing to you.” A corner of his mouth quirked up. “With your permission of course.”
― L. R. W. Lee, Lullaby

“Dangling form the trap's steel teeth by his wounded leg, a lesser creature might have closed his eyes and prayed for nothing more than a quick death. But if Koja had words then he had hope.”
― Leigh Bardugo, The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic

“Don't look for knowledge, look for wisdom.
Don't look for opinions, look for facts.
Don't look for theories, look for evidence.
Don't look for speculation, look for certainties.
Don't look for certificates, look for competance.
Don't look for degrees, look for diligence.
Don't look for position, look for influence.
Don't look for jobs, look for a career.
Don't look for skills, look for talents.
Don't look for approval, look for individuality.
Don't look for validation, look for self acceptance.
Don't look for empires, look for happiness.
Don't look for popularity, look for excellence.
Don't look for acclaim, look for performance.
Don't look for conquests, look for brilliance.
Don't look for followers, look for friends.
Don't look for muscles, look for courage.
Don't look for appearance, look for character.
Don't look for body, look for heart.
Don't look for sexmates, look for helpmates.
Don't look for vengance, look for mercy.
Don't look for fate, look for opportunity.
Don't look for luck, look for destiny.
Don't look for fate, look for opportunity.
Don't look for wealth, look for health.
Don't look for today, look for tomorrow.
Don't look for miracles, look for faith.
Don't look for religion, look for love.
Don't look for messiahs, look for peace.
Don't look for temples, look for truth.
Don't look for angels, look for God.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo