Bee

“It’s hard.” “What is?” “Being alive.” “It is,” Arthur agreed. “But perhaps that’s the point: the trials and tribulations of life weigh heavily upon us, but we find people to help lighten the load.”
― T.J. Klune, Somewhere Beyond the Sea

“You risked so much... And you barely know me."
"I did what I believed was right," Rijes said. "It's my duty--- in fact, I believe it's every person's duty, especially those in power--- to reject unjust laws. To choose kindness and empathy, whenever we can.”
― Sarah Beth Durst, The Enchanted Greenhouse

“If you’re hurt, you’re hurt. It doesn’t matter if anyone else thinks you don’t have a good enough reason. Pain doesn’t require approval.”
― Sarah Beth Durst, The Enchanted Greenhouse

“Bravery is being unafraid of something other people are afraid of. Courage is being afraid, but strong enough to do it anyway.”
― Taylor Jenkins Reid, Atmosphere