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“Maybe everybody was kind. Maybe even my father. But Mr. Quintana was brave. He didn’t care if the whole world knew he was kind.”
― Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

“I was in love with the innocence of dogs, the purity of their affection. They didn't know enough to hide their feelings. They existed. A dog was a dog. There was such a simple elegance about being a dog that I envied.”
― Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

“Love is not a tragedy or a failure, but a gift.”
― John Green, Turtles All the Way Down

“I like good strong words that mean something…”
― Louisa May Alcott, Little Women