Stephanie

“I wasn't born of a whistle or milked from a thistle at twilight
No I was all horns and thorns sprung out fully formed, knock-kneed and upright.”
― Joanna Newsom

“People who live in difficult circumstances need to know that happy endings are possible. Page 1.”
― Sonia Sotomayor, My Beloved World

“Although wisdom is built on life experiences, the mere accumulation of years guarantees nothing.”
― Sonia Sotomayor, My Beloved World

“There are uses to adversity, and they don’t reveal themselves until tested. Whether it’s serious illness, financial hardship, or the simple constraint of parents who speak limited English, difficulty can tap unsuspected strengths. It doesn’t always, of course: I’ve seen life beat people down until they can’t get up. But I have never had to face anything that could overwhelm the native optimism and stubborn perseverance I was blessed with.”
― Sonia Sotomayor, My Beloved World