The Palest Ink Quotes

“She was that kind of person, the kind who made you feel good just because they were in your life.”
― Kay Bratt, The Palest Ink

“What about The Palest Ink? It goes with the proverb that ‘the palest ink is better than the best memory.’” “What’s that mean?” Pony Boy asked. Zu Wren bounced on the seat, obviously excited. “It means that people’s memories change over time, but if there’s a written account, then it will be more accurately remembered.”
― Kay Bratt, The Palest Ink

“You should remember this: all of us see much turmoil in our lifetimes, but we must stand strong in our convictions. If we keep our resolve, even our enemies will respect our courage.”
― Kay Bratt, The Palest Ink

“Today hasn’t been such a good day, and I feel it’s only going to get worse in the next few hours.” The man nodded solemnly. “Maybe. But remember, tigers are notorious for their courage and will stand up for what is right, despite the consequences to their own well-being.”
― Kay Bratt, The Palest Ink

“If you need to use it to get your comrade home, then do it. We can always earn more.”
― Kay Bratt, The Palest Ink

“He pledged to himself that never again would he let someone into his head, allow them to steal his sense of right and wrong. For the first time in a long time, he felt victorious—even triumphant that he’d made a decision on his own and would stick to it, come what may.”
― Kay Bratt, The Palest Ink

“he did find his old creative and inquisitive thoughts returning. He hadn’t realized that in the last half a year he’d been mentally beaten down and learned not to question things, at least not until the moment he’d exploded at the commune and gotten himself into trouble.”
― Kay Bratt, The Palest Ink

“they’re doing that to everyone,” Pony Boy offered. Indeed”
― Kay Bratt, The Palest Ink

“In Chairman Mao’s vision, he claimed that women held up half the sky so were considered equal. That meant equal in everything, including using their strength to work, work, and work some more.”
― Kay Bratt, The Palest Ink