Amanda

“Why is it that there is this misconception that dark equals good. That only applies to chocolate.”
― Rhys Bowen

“I’m so sorry.” Ben’s voice was barely a whisper. “Well, some days can get pretty dark,” Hank said, “but other days, I just try to remember that I’ve lived a good life. I did my best to help people. I fell in love a few times. I tried to be a good son.” Hank leaned back slowly in his chair. “You know, I watched a lot of people come to the end, and everyone around them kept begging them to fight. It takes real strength to keep on fighting, and yes, usually that’s the right answer. Keep fighting, keep holding on, no matter what. But sometimes I think we forget that it also takes strength to be able to let go.”
― Nikki Erlick, The Measure

“The light is nostalgic about mornings past and optimistic about mornings to come.”
― Wallace Stegner, Crossing to Safety

“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.”
― Jack London