Leah

“The difference between theism and nontheism is not whether one does or does not believe in God. . . Theism is a deep-seated conviction that there's some hand to hold: if we just do the right things, someone will appreciate us and take care of us. . . Nontheism is relaxing with the ambiguity and uncertainty of the present moment without reaching for anything to protect ourselves.”
― Pema Chodron

“Go to Flanders and your contracts, and leave the orgies to me.”
― Dorothy Dunnett, Queens' Play

“I dream of a love that even time will lie down and be still for.”
― Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic

“I thought you said scrying was a bad idea.”
“It's like vodka,” Calla said. “It really depends on who's doing it.”
― Maggie Stiefvater, The Dream Thieves