Melinda Quotes

“After a number of years dating, we decided we were good partners.”

“But we also believe in taking risks, because that's how you move things along.”

“Monsters always make more trouble before they die.”

“She was so exhausted. She slept. She was unaware of Tyler stifling his own grief.”

“We always protect our heads, our faces,' he commented as he followed a half-step behind and to her left. It's pure instinct; to shield the eyes. The irony is that the blind have no eyes to protect, and suffer most of their injuries on their legs. But instinct can be blind, too.”

“Self-hatred is the best vehicle for making people do as they’re told because they are hungry to get approval.”

“The world is full of what seem like intractable problems. Often we let that paralyze us. Instead, let is spur you to action. There are some people in the world that we can't help, but there are so many more that we can. So when you see a mother and her children suffering in another part of the world, don't look away. Look right at them. Let them break your heart, then let your empathy and your talents help you make a difference in the lives of others. Whether you volunteer every week or just a few times a year, your time and unique skills are invaluable.”

“Self-expression has to come out pure. It has to have an environment waiting for it. It has to have a garden it can plant itself in.”

“Living your life on your own terms is utterly glorious. It makes perfect sense to you, but you have to be willing to let go of everything else. It has to be okay if nobody else likes that, but then when other people see that you are brave, you don’t mind. They’re fascinated by that because we all love brave people. We all love it when people are heroic.”