The Prayers We Pray Quotes

“There is no right way to lose someone. There is no right way to be strong - or weak. There are no rules for this, so don't try to find them. Just lean when you need to and someone will always be there to catch you.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Prayers We Pray

“What Zeal was trying to say was that change didn't come easily, but that didn't mean that things didn't need to change.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Prayers We Pray

“It's an alluring idea," Ela pointed out. "Being told that we're better because we can piss standing? It takes a lot less effort than actually being better. It also gives power to a man who is clearly desperate for as much as he can latch on to.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Prayers We Pray

“Just a different type of normal," Ela agreed. "I like a lot, Anver likes none, and Wraythe likes something in the middle. Sexuality is personal, and there's no right or wrong answer so long as your partner is able to consent.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Prayers We Pray

“remember those who don't have the luxuries we take for granted, for next year we could each be the ones in need. Change comes and it goes. While we might be on top one moment, we could just as easily fall to the bottom the next. Have compassion for those who struggle and be merciful in the coming year so that when it is your turn to suffer, others will be merciful to you.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Prayers We Pray

“Every ending is a chance for a new beginning. As one year winds to a close, new opportunities will arise. Let us release the things of the past, learn from the mistakes we have made, be proud of the successes we've all had, and vow to do even better next year.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Prayers We Pray

“It's the moments like this," Merci said, lifting her voice to those who could hear her, "that remind us that life isn't something to rush through. Good times and bad, sorrow and joy, they all add together to make memories. Embrace the nostalgia of what came before, and then open yourself to the opportunities of tomorrow.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Prayers We Pray

“My weekend consisted of anxiety.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Prayers We Pray

“Not all men make good guardians. Not all women should be cooking. Not everyone with a penis is a man, and not all people with vaginas are women. Their souls know.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Prayers We Pray

“the most corrupt are often willing to fight the hardest to keep what they've stolen.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Prayers We Pray

“Growing up is a process of becoming. It's about trying things, failing at them, and learning from that. It's about learning who you are and who you want to be.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Prayers We Pray

“The sexes may be different, but one is not necessarily better than the other. Kinen, however, began to promote more men to his advisory council after spending time with high society." "It's an alluring idea," Ela pointed out. "Being told that we're better because we can piss standing? It takes a lot less effort than actually being better. It also gives power to a man who is clearly desperate for as much as he can latch on to.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Prayers We Pray