Taken Home Quotes

“My grandfather used to say we are the best and worst of everything we’ve been through, but the art of living is taking that and making something good out of it. Your father didn’t believe you could love him, so he turned his back on you. You don’t believe he can love you, so you’re doing the same to him and your brothers. When does it end?”
― Ruth Cardello, Taken Home

“Son, you’ve got a lot to learn about love. You think it’s all passion and excitement? That is only a small piece. Real love requires strength of character and courage. I’m not yet sure you have either. Go find your father. Bring him to Fort Mavis. Show me I’m wrong about you.” Mason”
― Ruth Cardello, Taken Home

“Yes,” Mason said tersely and hung up. Guilt from the past swirled within him. He looked back at Chelle, who was anxiously waiting for him to return to her. He couldn’t tell her about Ruby. If she told anyone and it somehow got to the press, it might send Ruby off the edge she was already teetering on. Ruby”
― Ruth Cardello, Taken Home

“She let out a long, slow breath and admitted to herself that she had fallen completely, irreversibly in love with him.”
― Ruth Cardello, Taken Home

“Oh, then Etch A Sketch it right out of your head.” Chelle”
― Ruth Cardello, Taken Home

“people should never be a destination, but rather a partner for the road.”
― Ruth Cardello, Taken Home

“A person who has no faith in someone he claims to love is not what I would call a very good friend.” Mason”
― Ruth Cardello, Taken Home

“I see a man who wants the world to think he has everything but is actually very lonely. You have a wild side, but you don’t want that life anymore. I think you’re on a journey to discover who you are, just like me, only you’re more afraid of change than I am.” Mason”
― Ruth Cardello, Taken Home

“I know you’re in love, but don’t let any man steamroll you. When all is said and done, marriage is about respect and compromise, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make a stand now and then for what’s important. Remember that, Chelle. When love is right, it makes you stronger, not weaker.” “Yes,”
― Ruth Cardello, Taken Home