Jessy

“And I came to recognize that, no matter how difficult the reality, you mustn’t let yourself be beaten. You must have a strong will. You have to summon what you know is right from your innermost depths and follow it.”
― Masaji Ishikawa, A River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North Korea

“We look at each other. I have no rose to toss, he has no lute. But it’s the same kind of hunger.”
― Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale

“Because time is cruel to all, and crueler still to artists. Because visions weakens, and voices wither, and talent fades.... Because happiness is brief, and history is lasting, and in the end... everyone wants to be remembered”
― V.E. Schwab, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

“Important note here: She and I are still good friends. It’s easy at that age to think time and distance can end friendships. It really doesn’t.”
― George M. Johnson, All Boys Aren't Blue