“Doesn't everyone sell his soul? I tell you, sir: the devil does not exist, there is no devil, yet I sold him my soul. That is what I am afraid of. To whom did I sell it? That is what I am afraid of, my dear sir: we sell our souls, only there is no buyer.”
João Guimarães Rosa“So winners, Hae-Joo proposed, are the real losers because they learn nothing? What, then, are losers? Winners?”
David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas“When you are setting yourself up for success, above all put on love, because love never fails and with one-size-fits-all solution to every situation you will ever encounter.”
Joo Lian Carter“When will it begin, anyway?" Sirus held his gaze for a moment, his eyes full of concern- a concern that Joss didn't understand. "Probably sooner than you're ready for." "When's that?" "Well." Sirus sighed, as if doing the math in his head."It'll take us about three minutes to gather this stuff and get to the cabin, and another two or three for Abraham to realize you're here. So I'd say you have about seven more minutes of freedom left.”
Heather Brewer, First Kill“Killing things shouldn't make you happy, Rosa. That's why they're worried.”
Justine Larbalestier, My Sister Rosa“Rosa!" Sally says. "The police are here to help you, not to hear a lecture on comparative murder rates.”
Justine Larbalestier, My Sister Rosa“When asked what gave her the strength and commitment to refuse segregation, (Rosa) Parks credited her mother and grandfather "for giving me the spirit of freedom... that I should not feel because of my race or color, inferior to any person. That I should do my very best to be a respectable person, to respect myself, to expect respect from others.”
Jeanne Theoharis, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks“I learned to put my trust in God and to see Him as my strength. Long ago I set my mind to be a free person and not to give in to fear. I always felt that it was my right to defend myself if I could. I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear." - Rosa Parks”
Rosa Parks“You don't have to stand up for your rights to get justice, sometimes you can sit for your rights like Rosa Parks.”
Harmon Okinyo“When I got home, a spicy scent lured me into the kitchen. My stomach grumbled and I might’ve started drooling the moment I spotted the cheesy enchiladas cooling on the counter.They were drenched in homemade queso.My favorite.Dropping my bag on the floor, I skipped over to where Rosa was placing the plates on the table. I wrapped my arms around her from behind and squeezed.Rosa laughed as she turned. “It’s the queso, isn’t it?”Nodding, I dropped my arms and stepped back.”
Jennifer L. Armentrout, The Problem with Forever“Didn’t anyone ask you where your parents are?""They asked. Especially about my parents.""What did you tell them?""I said I ate them.""Jesus, Rosa.”
Justine Larbalestier, My Sister Rosa