The Lies She Told Quotes

“but sometimes a person has so much sadness that lovin’ someone isn’t enough. And the love of other people isn’t enough either.”
― Denise Grover Swank, The Lies She Told

“Do-gooder kind,” she sneered. “You know. The kind of folk who pick up stray puppies and give money to homeless people.” “Why do you make that sound like a negative character trait?” “Because it makes you a Pollyanna. People like you look at the world through an unrealistic lens. That’s why you’re always the victim.” She tilted her head and gave me a sly look. “I bet all kinds of people have taken advantage of you.”
― Denise Grover Swank, The Lies She Told

“Time doesn’t heal all wounds,” I said softly. “Sometimes grief stays with us forever.”
― Denise Grover Swank, The Lies She Told