Elizabeth

“Having a physical reaction to a lack of book is not unusual.”
― Erin Morgenstern, The Starless Sea

“Sometimes, when you live a life of captivity, trapped for so long, freedom becomes a thing to fear.”
― Hafsah Faizal, We Hunt the Flame

“Dear ignorance, I’m disowning you.
Dear knowledge, I’m wooing you.
Dear understanding, I’m seeking you.
Dear wisdom, I’m wedding you.

Dear fear, I’m divorcing you.
Dear courage, I’m courting you.
Dear hope, I’m pursuing you.
Dear love, I’m marrying you.

Dear past, I survived you.
Dear present, I’m ready for you.
Dear future, I’m longing for you.
Dear destiny, I’m coming for you.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“The whole world began to stink with the sins of powerful men.”
― Betsy Cornwell, Reader, I Murdered Him