Samantha

“My anger’s a bad guest, my mother likes to say: comes without warning and stays a long time.”
― Naomi Novik, A Deadly Education

“Mortals have always been fond of stories,” he supplied. “Of course.” Turning about, I hiked back toward my bags. “We don’t live long enough to remember who we are without them.”
― Charlie N. Holmberg, Star Mother

“All the mystery and wisdom of the Masters, when it’s out in the daylight, doesn’t amount to so much, you know. Tricks of the trade—wonderful illusions. But people don’t want to know that. They want the illusions, the mysteries. Who can blame them? There’s so little in life that’s beautiful or worthy.”
― Ursula K. Le Guin, The Books of Earthsea: The Complete Illustrated Edition

“Our souls are like blisters,” he said, a whisper of smile flavoring the words. “The irritant, the hardship, the pain, will make your skin tougher. Stronger.” He delicately touched the sore spot. “But take that away, and you take away the growth.”
― Charlie N. Holmberg, Star Mother