“There's no point in wasting calories on cheap chocolate, always opt for the darkest and richest.”
― Truth Kills
― Truth Kills
“I loved her, instantly. Of course, most parents love their children instantly. But I mention it here because I still find it a remarkable thing. Where was that love before? Where did you acquire it from? The way it is suddenly there, total and complete, as sudden as grief, but in reverse, is one of the wonders about being human.”
― How to Stop Time
― How to Stop Time
“If you can't afford to give your child the right to pursue their dreams, you have no right to breed.”
― Monk Meets World
― Monk Meets World
“Being an introvert doesn’t mean you’re shy. It means you enjoy being alone. Not just enjoy it—you need it. If you’re a true introvert, other people are basically energy vampires. You don’t hate them; you just have to be strategic about when you expose yourself to them—like the sun. They give you life, sure, but they can also burn you and”
― The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
― The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
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