The Best Intentions Quotes

“I love you more than you love writing letters.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Few things are as hopeless as we tell ourselves they are. The trick is choosing to believe.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Retreat: ignore or leave the situation.
Wield a shield: deflect the attack or change the topic.
Return fire: stand firm and defend themselves.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“When we let others’ unkind words become our own words, they gain power they should never have.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“said. “The trick is choosing to believe.” Choosing to”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“The existence of difficulties does not, on its own, negate the possibility of wonderful things.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Life is about more than just the choices we make. It is also about the chances we take.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“True hope isn’t passive. True hope inspires and motivates and drives a person to do everything possible to realize those hopes.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“our worth is not determined by how we are treated by those who should be kinder to us.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“He's sent me a letter? He lives a few minutes walk from here."
"Scott loves to write letters. You could be staying at Sarvol House, and he might still send you letters."
The idea of that, a lifetime of receiving letters from him, warmed her through. What a joy that would be.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Family helps each other. Doing so is not a burden.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Fate has given you a second chance; I suggest you seize it."
"I'm no Romeo."
"Good. Romeo was unforgivably stupid.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“The greatest shows of courage come in moments when the right thing is not the easy thing, and we do it anyway.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Do you want the storm first or the rainbow?"
"Difficulties needing to be addressed are best not procrastinated.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“A lady is always a joy to watch dance," Toss said. "A gentleman.. far too often a misery.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Dancing to his humming was, she knew, destined to be one of her favorite memories.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Everyone ought to have someone like Mater in their life. She was generous and giving. Forceful when she needed to be. Ceaselessly loving.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“I am as comfortable with silence as I am with talking. Please choose whichever will help you most.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Letter writing is amongst my favorite of all pastimes.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Some gentlemen found satisfaction and fulfillment in reading or in academic pursuits, some in fencing or pugilistic activities. For Scott, it was letter writing.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Retreat is as legitimate and brave a response as the others. Not responding to a taunt, walking away from an attack – that requires a degree of self-possession not everyone can claim.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Forgive me for startling you. My thoughts were far afield. I was not heeding my surroundings."
"I was a bit lost in my thoughts as well."
"Sometimes that is the very best place to wander."
"Only if one's thoughts are worth roaming through.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Your first lesson in doing battle, my new friend: sometimes the best strategy is to join forces and return fire.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“I can't solve your difficulties, but sharing worries can help a person face them.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Gentlemen don't always keep their word," she said softly.
"This one does, especially a vow made in my father's garden. He valued loyalty and honesty and integrity above most everything else.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“He is quiet, but don't let that fool you.
He can see into your soul.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“You are more likely to find him unsociable than unkind.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“There's a fearsomeness to him that, coupled with his tendency to be particularly untalkative, makes him intimidating.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“She always looked happy. Always.
Her bright, silvery eyes sparkled with constant joy. She was quick with a quip and as kind a person as anyone was likely to meet.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions

“Daria lightened every room with her enthusiastic optimism.”
― Sarah M. Eden, The Best Intentions