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magic always comes with a price).
he was scary, but that didn’t make him bad. Storms were scary. Wolves were scary. But Lucy loved storms and wolves.
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.’
And I’m not going to tell him that he has to wait until he grows up to be happy.
He wanted to trace them with his fingertips, but if he started touching her, he wouldn’t want to stop.
“Sometimes the thing we want most in the world is the thing we’re most afraid of. And the thing we’re most afraid of is often the thing we most want. What do you want most in the world?”
“The kids in dysfunctional families who act out and rebel are the ones who are the healthiest mentally. They’re the ones who see that something’s wrong. That’s why they act out—because they see the house is burning down, and they’re screaming for help.
“She thinks I’m lucky.” “Ah, well, you do have your health.” “Why did I always assume her life turned out perfect?” Lucy said. “Because she had your parents’ love. You thought she’d won the lottery. But you’ve heard about the lottery winner’s curse, yes?”
“Why do only brave kids get their wishes granted?” she asked. “Because only brave children know that wishing is never enough.
Always be quiet when a heart is breaking.
Who knew happiness was the best muse of all?
