Eric

“The powerful hold nothing but contempt for those who toady to them, all but the toadies know this.”
― Christopher Moore, Shakespeare for Squirrels

“Hanna kept her words to herself because they gave her power. Inside her, they retained their purity. She scrutinized Mommy and other adults, studied them. Their words fell like dead bugs from their mouths. A rare person, like Daddy, spoke in butterflies, whispering colors that made her gasp. Inside, she was a kaleidoscope of racing, popping, bursting exclamations, full of wonder and question marks.”
― Zoje Stage, Baby Teeth

“The thing I’m hung up on is the idea of seeing something real. I don’t think most people feel half the things they pretend to feel.”
― Joe Hill, Horns

“If you go chasing your freedom your fate will only follow you there, and force you back.”
― Christina Henry, Alice