The Life That Mattered Quotes

“Perfection wasn’t strength. Righting your wrongs took more strength than anything. You were lucky to dodge the hits. Getting back up after being knocked down showed immeasurable strength and courage.”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“Life was about breaths and heartbeats. A smile. A wink. The squeeze of a hand. Sunrises and sunsets.”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“That was it. When the time came, life couldn’t stop it. Like your heart would burst if you didn’t share the emotions that dominated your existence. It was too much for one person to bear. So we slipped. We fell … “Roe”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“Life was about breaths and heartbeats. A smile. A wink. The squeeze of a hand. Sunrises and sunsets. The rest … it was all extra.”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“We never stopped needing our parents.”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“Wanting her felt like an honor. Needing her felt like a failure.”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“Hinder not the soul’s intended path unto the light, lest shards of darkness shed upon thee.”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“You’re like the sun, Evelyn. No matter how you try to cover it up or hide it, it’s always shining.”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“I don’t suppose you’ll marry me, will you?” My mouth twisted into a smirk before I laughed—a hearty laugh so he saw my humor, my joking personality (I was ninety percent joking). “Probably.” He shrugged one shoulder. Dead.”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“When you loved someone—truly loved them—you didn’t take their smile.”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“Once you get past the mass of flesh that is the human body, you’ll have a greater respect for the eternal soul and the importance of not disrupting its journey.”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“But knowledge imparts accountability”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“Only those who seek feel the need for validation. I don’t think Athelinda is seeking anyone or looking for validation. I think she’s just allowed those who do seek her to find her.”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered

“a kind soul, laidback, a product of a culturally diverse family, and wise with the silent confidence of a true nomad. My handsome wanderer.”
― Jewel E. Ann, The Life That Mattered