Jude Silberfeld-Grimaud > Jude's Quotes

“I've turned myself inside out to try and avoid what happened today. You affect me in ways I can't quantify or contain. All I can measure is the effect, and the effect is that I am out of control.”
― Jeanette Winterson, Written on the Body

“Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.”
― Carrie Fisher

“Standing just outside, Neek turned and leaned against a bulkhead. She smashed a fist into the smooth, papered wall next to her thigh. “Fuck,” she muttered. “That’s the hope.” Emn felt warmth creep into her cheeks as she walked to the door and turned sideways, leaving enough room for Neek to pass if she wanted.”
― J.S. Fields, Second Don

“This pattern that I have. Of reaching for comfort in the well-known pain because the fear of change is greater.”
― Milena McKay, A Whisper of Solace

“My name is Magdalene Nox. I am the new Headmistress of Three Dragons. And you are all fired.”
― Milena McKay, The Headmistress

“Some people are simply adopted by others, and they’re friends now and there’s nothing to be done about that.”
― Milena McKay, A Whisper of Solace

“Sometimes parents don’t deserve your forgiveness. But you need to do it for yourself.”
― G. Benson, Who'd Have Thought

“Sometimes staying alive is the bravest thing you can do.”
― Anna Burke

“Miranda’s blood was a current; it sang to mine, and her arms were walls that kept me safe.”
― Anna Burke, Sea Wolf