Em > Em's Quotes

“And I keep coming to the same conclusion: that bravery is not the absense of fear, but the courage to do something despite it--taking that first step despite the danger of falling, creating a piece of art knowing that people might not appreciate it.

Bravery is like falling in love. You don't know if the person will reciprocate, but you still fall.”
― Saffron A. Kent, The Unrequited

“Because unrequited love is like a dead, useless organ. It’s functionless. It’s sicker than a disease. You can cure a disease, but you can’t fix a defective soul.”
― Saffron A. Kent, The Unrequited

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
― Charles W. Eliot

“She can be a nightmare, but this still feels better than any dream.”
― Penelope Douglas, Punk 57

“Many boys will bring you flowers. But someday you'll meet a boy who will learn your favorite flower, your favorite song, your favorite sweet. And even if he is too poor to give you any of them, it won't matter because he will have taken the time to know you as no one else does. Only that boy earns your heart.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows

“Once you’ve accepted your flaws, no one can use them against you.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“When the sun rises in the west and sets in the east," she said sadly. "When the seas go dry and mountains blow in the wind like leaves. When my womb quickens again, and I bear a living child. Then you will return, my sun-and-stars, and not before." -Daenerys Targaryen”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

“I have lived a thousand lives and I’ve loved a thousand loves. I’ve walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time. Because I read.”
― George R.R. Martin

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
― C.S. Lewis

“To the people who look at the stars and wish, Rhys."
Rhys clinked his glass against mine. “To the stars who listen— and the dreams that are answered.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Mist and Fury

“To the stars who listen—and the dreams that are answered.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Mist and Fury

“I am broken and healing, but every piece of my heart belong to you.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Mist and Fury

“You're Lilith," he whispered against my skin. "You can't be burned if you're the flame.”
― Penelope Douglas, Nightfall