Everlife Quotes

“Four is the only numeral spelled with the same amount of letters as its numerical value.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Anger lasts but a moment. The things you do while angry can hurt others forever.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Fail: First Attempt At Learning. Always try again. If you can't save a world, save a city. If you can't save a city, save a block. If you can't save a block, save a family. If you can't save a family, save a person. One person and problem at a time.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Clementine nudges my shoulder. “I firmly believe you could hit eleven out of ten targets, with only nine bullets.”

I snort-laugh.

“What?” she says. “It’s true. I also believe you could cut a knife with butter.”

This time, everyone snort-laughs.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Biscuit growls. “Take one more step toward my girl, and you’ll lose a foot.”

I’m impressed. And I’m jealous of a freaking dog. He’s a hero, and I’m a zero.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Hello, hello, hello. You’re here. You’re finally here. I’m Beast, though I prefer Bea. Guess what? I’m yours, and you’re mine.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Say goodbye to your PB&J.' At his confused look, I add, 'One day I'm going to knock your penis, brain and jaw right off your-' Slap. Stars wink before my eyes.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“I unwind the thin metal belt from my waist, then loop one end through the other to create an all-in-one collar and leash. 'I hope this doesn't offend you but...' I lean over, patting the air until I encounter the softness of his fur. 'We'll tell no-one of this,' he mutters as I anchor the collar to his neck, and I want to smile. 'Ever.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“I'd say I can't catch a break, but I'm currently on the back of a zebra”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“This is Lina. My heart soars; I guess it recognises what my eyes do not. This is the woman who played with me when my parents were too busy. The one who helped me survive Many Ends the first three times. I love her, I do. Despite the fact that she once stabbed me with the end of a paintbrush.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“PS: I was assigned a guardian poodle. You did not misread. I said POODLE. If you want to be insulted on my behalf, feel free. I turned her down - of course.'
'PS: I was assigned a grizzy bear. Suck it.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Face it. If I back out now, fear wins and everyone loses.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“people matter. Whoever they are, wherever they come from, whatever they look like or believe, they are worth something. They are precious.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Life might not go the way we think we want, might even lead us through dark nights and across stormy seas, but we can’t give up. The only sure way to fail is to quit. We are Lights of the world, and we must keep fighting for what is good and right—we must keep fighting for love.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Killian wraps his arm around my waist. “The war might be over, but our efforts are no’. Many Myriadians will choose tae remain in their realm and help Ambrosine rebuild.” Their realm, he said, and I smile. I’m full of smiles today. To him, Troika is home.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“—He did not kill me, Mighty Ten. Spirits never die. I am... I am. I was and I will always be. Though I lost my physical form, I have gained a better place in the Grid. I remain a part of my people.—”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“There is no power stronger than love, and the greatest sign of love is giving. Giving is sacrifice.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“You come back tae me, Tenley Flynn. That’s an order.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Must protect my wife, whatever the cost. My beautiful, brave wife. Her life matters more than my own.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“The more you care, the more you’ll worry.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“As long as there’s breath, there’s hope.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“We are Troikans, and we entered Many Ends. And did you ever think you’d see Killian Flynn happily married? Face it. I’m a miracle worker.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Lies have no foundation. In a storm, lies will always fall, and truth will always remain standing.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Most of the items were stolen from me,” he grumbles, “but I realized they weren’t really treasures, after all. They never really mattered. I have you, and you are what matters most.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“PS: Biscuit says “Hi hello how are you I miss you like crazy where are you I want to be with you please come home soon or I’m going to start peeing on your friends.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Biscuit trots to her and shoves his nose where the sun doesn’t shine, probably hoping to lighten the mood. Yelping, she jumps away. The dog grins and licks her hand. All right. Fine. I admit it. I like him.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“I did. I loved her. That is why I bonded with her.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Perhaps you’re Fused with Tarzan. Or some kind of Disney princess.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“Did I tell you I died? I’m sorry I killed Killian. I cried. You cried. I cried some more. I’m glad my husband made it up to you. Light was the answer. Light was always the answer.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife

“A lie cannot stand forever, because its foundation is fundamentally cracked. When a storm comes, the lie will crumble and fall, and only the truth will remain.”
― Gena Showalter, Everlife