Merry Little Hate Notes Quotes

“You wouldn’t be so afraid if it had never existed. As a people, we are most afraid of the things we lost or of what we can potentially lose. So much so, we wind up losing more because we are afraid to live.”
― Jennifer Peel, Merry Little Hate Notes

“Life is too short to spend it running away,”
― Jennifer Peel, Merry Little Hate Notes

“No matter how many times I’d told her Holly hated me, and that this was a hopeless endeavor, she refused to believe it. Mom said if Holly were indifferent, she’d be worried. But hate we could work with.”
― Jennifer Peel, Merry Little Hate Notes

“I haven’t felt like myself without Holly and Christian as part of my life. Is that as lame as it sounds?” I thought over the years I would find friends—and women—to fill the void they’d left. But it hadn’t mattered how many friends and associates I’d made or how many beautiful women I’d dated—something always felt like it was missing. Mom stood resolutely. “Don’t you ever be ashamed of your feelings. That is the manliest thing I’ve ever heard you say. Now let’s go get the girl.”
― Jennifer Peel, Merry Little Hate Notes

“Holly,” Dad said tenderly. “Do you know why we named you Holly?” I nodded, loving the reason so much. “Holly is a sacred name, especially this time of year. It was believed that holly trees offered refuge and protection during the Winter Solstice, the day on which you were born. The best day of my life,” Dad choked out.”
― Jennifer Peel, Merry Little Hate Notes

“That’s a shame. The offspring you two would produce would be exceptional.” My mouth fell open. “Excuse me? Since when have you wanted me to have a child with Brandon?” This was front-page news for me. For some women, this might be a weird conversation to have with a father. But Dad was never weird about things like sex and our bodies. When I started my period, he gave me a book about how different cultures celebrated it as something beautiful. He always made sure I never felt ashamed of my body. “I never said I wanted you to. That’s up to you, of course. I’m just stating as far as the betterment of society goes, combining your gene pools would be beneficial.”
― Jennifer Peel, Merry Little Hate Notes

“Carmen giggled. “I know you think your over-worrying is saving the world.” “It is,” I interjected. “And you’re welcome.” Worrying is my superpower.”
― Jennifer Peel, Merry Little Hate Notes

“As a people, we are most afraid of the things we lost or of what we can potentially lose. So much so, we wind up losing more because we are afraid to live.”
― Jennifer Peel, Merry Little Hate Notes