“Books may not judge you, but people do.”

“Books may not judge you, but people do.”

“She clasped his hands and pressed her lips to them. 'I want you to be proud of me,' he repeated. She dropped his hands, feeling defeated.”

“It's about more than us, now, can't you see? I love you, of course I do, but some things...some things just have to be done.”

“It has started to snow. We all ran out when it began, and played at catching flakes as we used to when we were children. But it was cold, and our boots and gloves and cloaks were soon wet - you feel these things more when you are grown-up.”

“Books may not judge you, but people do.”