Memories of the Lost Quotes

“Rituals mattered. People needed them to mark time and enormous events, to connect with each other and their community. Weddings and funerals were the prime example, of course, but other moments mattered, too. Christenings and baptisms, coming-of-age ceremonies like quinceañeras and bar mitzvahs, graduations and birthdays. She loved and studied ritual, and had performed dozens of types over the years.”
― Barbara O'Neal, Memories of the Lost

“He was very quiet for a moment, his luminous eyes resting on her face. “Why do you do that? You’re allowed to take up space, love. You can be needy and scared and lost, and I will still love you.”
― Barbara O'Neal, Memories of the Lost

“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames, one read. And another, Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you love. It will not lead you astray.”
― Barbara O'Neal, Memories of the Lost

“She sent out protective prayers, an umbrella over all the people she loved. Be safe. Be happy. Be well.”
― Barbara O'Neal, Memories of the Lost

“There is no real going back. Though I may come to the Shire, it will not seem the same; for I shall not be the same.”
― Barbara O'Neal, Memories of the Lost

“a tongue could do a lot of damage.”
― Barbara O'Neal, Memories of the Lost

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you love. It will not lead you astray.”
― Barbara O'Neal, Memories of the Lost

“Her mother always said there was a very fine line between madness and creativity. Arlette often fell over the line, disappearing into worlds only she completely understood.”
― Barbara O'Neal, Memories of the Lost

“Remember, too, that everything has a beginning and an ending. Make your peace with that, and all will be well.”
― Barbara O'Neal, Memories of the Lost

“Be safe. Be happy. Be well.”
― Barbara O'Neal, Memories of the Lost