The people you call bad guys might be doing what they think is right, too. Ever think of that?

Life blooms only while love breathes. Love is vital—how can I make you see?

It’s almost as if nobody wants to admit that they might not be prepared to do the work it takes to love somebody. And it can be laborious. To be intimate with someone who is flawed (which is the standard) requires us to expose our own flaws.

All part of my tragic-ass back story.

You’re always waiting for something to start. Why is that? Is it because you’re really waiting? Or are you afraid of what happens when you finally go through those doors?

But this terrible individualism must inevitably have an end, and all will suddenly understand how unnaturally they are separated from one another. It will be the spirit of the time, and people will marvel that they have sat so long in darkness without seeing the light.

Mind your breaking point, mind your load, mind how high you’ve climbed up the ladder; it’s against regulation to stand on the top rung. You could get hurt up there. You could fall.

We reached for each other, and I thought of how many nights I had lain awake loving him in silence.

Is that our final goal and inspiration? A society built on trust, honor and compassion? Why not? What goal could possibly be more worthy?

A lover doesn’t discourage your growth. A lover says, "I see who you are today, I cannot wait to see who you become tomorrow."

Fray shrugged and smiled in that way of his, and said, "When you’re coming apart at the seams, who else will make you whole again?". That was who he was to me.

He is half of my soul, as the poets say.

To ignore the plight of those one might conceivably save is not wisdom— it is indolence.

No, the fact is, I’m nothing like them, and maybe I never will be, but I’ll be damned if I don’t try.

adronitis frustration with how long it takes to get to know someone

But, until then, we must keep the banner flying. Sometimes even if he has to do it alone, and his conduct seems to be crazy, a man must set an example, and so draw men’s souls out of their solitude, and spur them to some act of brotherly love, that the great idea may not die.

A real man… oughta be a little stupid.

aeipathy enduring, unyielding, and consuming passion

I would remain with you all. 'Til the very end.

To at least try.

eros fiery and irrational passion and desire; a love that can take a hold of you and cause one to lose control; to fall deeply and madly in love

Do not fear difficulty. Hard ground makes stronger roots.

And maybe I'll help people out who have bad dreams. So they won't have them anymore. I think I'd like to do that.

But I suppose... people yearn to trust others. And to be trusted in return. Maybe that’s all anyone really needs.

There is no future for those bound to the past.

When he speaks at last, his voice is weary, and defeated. He doesn’t know how to be angry with me, either.

Your handwriting. The way you walk. Which china pattern you choose. It's all giving you away. Everything you do shows your hand. Everything is a self-portrait. Everything is a diary.

I’ve sins aplenty, aye, but regrets? Not so much.

All that matters is that you want me. Say the word & I’ll burn for ten days.

And remember, the fault lies with the deceiver, not the deceived. You did what anyone would do.

When he speaks at last, his voice is weary, and defeated. He doesn’t know how to be angry with me, either.

We were like gods at the dawning of the world, and our joy was so bright we could see nothing else but the other.

The rains have ceased, and we have been graced with another beautiful day. But you are not here to see it.

All things have a right to grow. The blossom is brother to the weed.

I hope it's love. I'm trying really hard to make it love.

‘Tis the lot of the powerful to attract the covetous as well as the needy. Thus doth prudence dictate that those with power proffer aid with one hand whilst the other resteth ever on their hilt.

You worry so much about what other people want from you that you don't even know what you want anymore!

You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

Some questions will ruin you if you are denied the answer long enough.

You know how you want to just go and stand in a corner sometimes? Gregg's my corner.

I would remain with you all. 'Til the very end.

A real man… oughta be a little stupid.

It may be… That victory cannot be won without cost. But all life is precious, and I refuse to shrug at its loss!

You can lie down for people to walk on you and they will still complain that you're not flat enough.

philautia self-love and self-compassion; when one loves oneself, their capacity to love others is increased

One cannot lead by standing still.

Oh, I doubt I ever will. But as my friends have kindly reminded me, I have come this far, and that must count for something.

Our tribe had lost sight of who we were. In seeking ever more strength, we allowed ourselves to fall victim to that which we had long scorned in others as weakness. Instead of learning to harden our wills with resolve, we steeled them with anger— and therein lay our folly.

You could do no more. And that is enough. So please, hold your heads high.

There is no honour in betraying your friends.