Fireflies and Magnolias Quotes

“Did you know the number of women killed by a male partner in a ten-year span is greater than all of our brave troops’ casualties from Iraq and Afghanistan”
― Ava Miles, Fireflies and Magnolias

“Yes, everything they did, they needed to do for themselves—first, last, and always. It was the only way a person could be strong for the other people in their life.”
― Ava Miles, Fireflies and Magnolias

“You can’t heal what you won’t talk about.” “Thank you, Dr. Freud. Now you sound like my wife.”
― Ava Miles, Fireflies and Magnolias

“If your life had been different, you wouldn’t be who you are. Now you can help other people because of who you are and the privilege you’ve known. Try to remember that when the voice in your head gets the best of you.”
― Ava Miles, Fireflies and Magnolias

“Mama said I should always remember I had a lot to be grateful for, but it was nothing to feel guilty about. That such privilege was the impetus to help and support others who weren’t as fortunate.”
― Ava Miles, Fireflies and Magnolias

“Her brother had undergone a tremendous transformation from badass country singer to family man. She wished Clayton would do the same. As far as she could tell, he preferred relationships shorter than the expiration date on a gallon of milk—if that.”
― Ava Miles, Fireflies and Magnolias

“say, some things take a long time in coming, but when they finally arrive, all we need to do is enjoy them and be grateful.”
― Ava Miles, Fireflies and Magnolias

“going to bust our buttons eating all the food, but not”
― Ava Miles, Fireflies and Magnolias