There had never been so many people in that house before, and the chaos and conversations turned into a kind of light, and I, who was always looking to slip away, wanted to stay with them.
“But no one reads obituaries.” Roman was quiet but his face flushed, and she had the frightening inkling that while she made it a point to never read anything of his, he might be reading everything she touched.”
― Divine Rivals
― Divine Rivals
“Hear the language that isn’t spoken, Kazi, the breaths, the pauses, the fisted hands, the vacant stares, the twitches and tears, for everyone can hear spoken words, but only a few can hear the heart that beats behind them.”
― Dance of Thieves
― Dance of Thieves
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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“There is a resounding level of bravery to be found in being the person who believes in the light, even when they cannot see it.”
― A Gentle Reminder
― A Gentle Reminder
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