Nothing More to Lose Quotes

“God wants us to forgive each other, Rick, and help each other be better people. He never wanted us to judge.”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“Disabled people needed an inordinate amount of time to accomplish the same daily living tasks as able-bodied people-it was one of the things that had been so damn hard to get used to.”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“He stilled. "What did you say?" "A few years ago, Nancy took me to a store in New York to buy a vibrator." "Holy shit, Faith." "It's all right. Mom said it wasn't a sin." "You told your mother Nancy bought you a dildo?" "Of course. Wanna see it?" "God, no." "You know," she said, inching closer. "I can do it as many times as I want with that." "Faith, stop!”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“Terrorism is defined by the FBI as the unlawful use of force against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, civilian population, or any segment thereof, in the furtherance of political or social objectives.”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“Rick, this is Faith's father, David." He couldn't drag his eyes away from David's neck. Because around it was a white collar. Jesus Christ, Faith McPherson's father was a minister!”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“No matter how big and strong you are, other people can help you if you let them.”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“Mona Mincheon”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“Dear Lisel, Longshot was so good. I've been three times and plan to go back again. Your gown is so lovely in the second act. Do you think it would fit me? You're soooooooooo much prettier, but still, I'd like to try it on. Lovingly, Julia Madison   Dear Lisel, That man heckling you in the third row should be shot. Pow!!!!!!!!!! Love, Julia   Dear Lisel, I love you. You are so wonderful. I wish I could be you. Jules”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“preferring to live in the dusty ashes of what he'd once been than to risk the flames”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“Tell me what I'll be doing. Washing windows? Sweeping floors?" She cocked her head. "No, you'll be working with the kids as my aide." His whole face closed down. His hands fisted briefly. He reminded her of a picture in a Sunday school book she'd seen when she was little of a sinner condemned to hell. "No, I won't, Ms. McPherson. I will not, ever, be working with kids." "But that's all we have here for you to do.”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“What about you? You ever done anything wrong in your entire life?" "Why do you ask that?" "Honey, you look like the Virgin Mary." Her chin came up. "I've done some things." "Like?" "I cheated on a test in first grade." "That bad?" "I told the teacher right away." "No surprise there.”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“They walked down the corridor, the walls of which were covered with baby animals and their mothers or fathers. They passed a big tiger with dark stripes, guarding its tiny cub; it reminded her of the man next to her.”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“Wow, thick head of dark curly hair. Linebacker shoulders. A nice butt.”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose

“People in love always make fools of themselves.”
― Kathryn Shay, Nothing More to Lose