Nathaniel Ely

“Men and boys should be capable of beautiful things.”
― Sarah Winman, Tin Man

“Some things are more precious because they don't last long.”
― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray

“Tell me, he said, "What is this thing about time? Why is it better to be late than early? People are always saying, we must wait, we must wait. what are they waiting for?"

"Well […] I guess people wait in order to make sure of what they feel."

"And when you have waited—-has it made you sure?”
― James Baldwin, Giovanni’s Room

“I try hard to be liked, I always have. I try hard to lessen people’s pain. I try hard because I can’t face my own.”
― Sarah Winman, Tin Man