Between the Lies Quotes

“Never withhold your art from the world. It may hold the power to heal a heart or be the gift someone has been waiting their whole life to receive.”
― Joy E. DeKok, Between the Lies

“You are here because you are talented,” I said. “But that’s not enough. Between today and the time you walk between the brass anchors out front after graduation, you have to find the courage to release your talent into the world. Not everyone will appreciate the beauty flowing out of your hearts, and that will hurt, but it’s also okay. You don’t need or want everyone’s acceptance or approval. You will be appreciated by the ones who matter most—the ones who will find something captivating and profound in your work. If you stay true to what you’ve been given to do, you will have lived well. I came here an unknown teacher. Today I am known by a few . . . by you. That is how I define success. You aren’t just enough, you are more than enough to keep my heart full and my creative juices flowing. I love you all dearly. I am grateful you are my students—the students of my heart.”
― Joy E. DeKok, Between the Lies

“I told myself, “You have three options: someone is stalking you, you are insane, or both.”
― Joy E. DeKok, Between the Lies

“We have to talk. Now.” His voice was stern and cold. My Cinderella moment turned Titanic in that second.”
― Joy E. DeKok, Between the Lies