Maddy Kotler

“One must always be careful of books," said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.”
― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel

“He was the crazy one who had painted himself black and defeated the world.

She was the book thief without the words.

Trust me, though, the words were on their way, and when they arrived, Liesel would hold them in her hands like the clouds, and she would wring them out like rain.”
― Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

“I guess you could call it a "failure", but I prefer the term "learning experience".”
― Andy Weir, The Martian

“Like most misery, it started with apparent happiness.”
― Markus Zusak, The Book Thief