The End of the World Quotes

“It's the almost that haunts me. Even now.”
― Amy Matayo, The End of the World

“That's the thing about missing something; some things are meant to remain that way: longed for and wondered about and thought of fondly. But missed all the same.”
― Amy Matayo, The End of the World

“Sometimes, life happens in the little victories.”
― Amy Matayo, The End of the World

“With that thought, I shatter into a thousand jagged pieces. And then my best friend in the world does what only a best friend can do—he joins me on the floor and pulls me into his lap. He holds me and cries with me and whispers words of encouragement into my ear until the syllables turn into the sweetest lullaby and I slowly drift to sleep.”
― Amy Matayo, The End of the World

“Some people dream of becoming doctors or artists or veterinarians or teachers. I dream of the day Shaye laughs without stopping, and when she does, it will be only to take a breath before starting over again.”
― Amy Matayo, The End of the World

“Someone has to protect her, and that someone will always be me. End of story.”
― Amy Matayo, The End of the World

“He's back to studying the carpet like the secret to a long life might be hidden beneath the padding. It isn't. I've looked for it there too.”
― Amy Matayo, The End of the World