When people kill themselves, they think they're ending the pain, but all they're doing is passing it on to those they leave behind.
What doesn't kill you will make you stronger
People are like animals. Some are happiest penned in, some need to roam free. You go to recognize what's in her nature and accept it.
One benefit of Summer was that each day we had more light to read by.
It's really not that hard to put food on the table if that's what you decide to do.
Dad's death didn't hollow me out the way Helen's had. After all, everyone had assumed Dad was a goner back when he got kicked in the head as a child. Instead, he had cheated death and, despite his gim...
Everyone who is interesting has a past
Life is a drama full of tragedy and comedy. You should learn to enjoy the comic episodes a little more.
He said it was interesting. He used the word 'textured'. He said 'smooth' is boring but 'textured' was interesting, and the scar meant that I was stronger than whatever had tried to hurt me.
You know you're down and out when Okies laugh at you,' she said. With our garbage bag taped window, our tied down hood, and art supplies strapped to the roof, we'd out-Okied the Okies.
You can't live in fear of something as basic as fire.
Anyone who thinks he's too small to make a difference has never been bit by a mosquito, I'd tell people.
You should never hate anyone, even your worst enemies. Everyone has something good about them. You have to find the redeeming quality and love the person for that.
People worried too much about their children. Suffering when you're young is good for you. It immunized your body and soul...
God knows what He’s doing,
You're in a horse race but you're thinking like a sheep. Sheep don't win horse races.
To all families who, despite their scars, still find a way to love.
We both stood a better chance if we took on the world together.
You should never hate anyone, not even your worst enemies. Everyone has something good about them. You had to find the redeeming quality and love the person for that.
Teaching is a calling too. And I've always thought that teachers in their way are holy - angels leading their flocks out of the darkness.