Stephanie Payne

“Things are as they are. What I can see, feel, hear and smell right now.”
― Heather Morris, The Tattooist of Auschwitz

“Always say yes to new things,” Ada said. “It’s the only way you’ll be able to write about life—if you actually go out and live it.”
― Sara Goodman Confino, Don’t Forget to Write

“Life has a way of reminding you that you are at the mercy of chance, and that even well-thought-out plans can turn to chaos in an instant.”
― Kelly Rimmer, The Things We Cannot Say

“You must always remember that sometimes knocking on doors just isn’t enough.” “What else is there in a case like this?” “Sometimes, if you want something badly enough, you have to smash the damn door down.”
― Kelly Rimmer, The Things We Cannot Say