#pa

In this world, not everything will be won by justice. If you want to win, you have to learn how to cheat. (Nana) ↗

— Ai Yazawa

#japanese #manga #justice

We cannot tear out a single page of our life, but we can throw the whole book in the fire. ↗

— George Sand

#cannot #fire #life #our #out

Memories are bullets. Some whiz by and only spook you. Others tear you open and leave you in pieces. ↗

— Richard Kadrey

#memories #metaphor #pain #tears

He hesitated, but then stepped beneath the tree and knelt, depositing me gently on the ground between two giant roots. And he stayed there, kneeling beside me, holding my hand in his. Something splashed the back of my hand, cold as spring water, crystalling to my skin. A faery's tears. ↗

— Julie Kagawa

#tears

Declan and Regin: "You'll tell me a story and I'll spare you? You think I don't see what you're doing? I've read Arabian Nights." "Call me Scheherazade, baby! Actually, she's one tricksy bitch. Who, by the way, still owes me twenty gold pieces and a pound of sesame. ↗

— Kresley Cole

#declan-chase #dreams-of-a-dark-warrior #immortals-after-dark #kresley-cole #lore

Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it. ↗

— Mark Twain

#politics #political

Love is not patronizing and charity isn't about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same -- with charity you give love, so don't just give money but reach out your hand instead. ↗

— Mother Teresa

#christian-behavior #compassion #helping-others #love #service

You go on. You set one foot in front of the other, and if a thin voice cries out, somewhere behind you, you pretend not to hear, and keep going. ↗

— Geraldine Brooks

#perseverance #perseverance

Persistence. Perfection. Patience. Power. Prioritize your passion. It keeps you sane. ↗

— Criss Jami

#living #passion #patience #peace #perfection

I guessed princesses-in-training didn’t wear pants ↗

— Kiera Cass

#pants #america