Leo > Leo's Quotes

“You'd be surprised at how powerful hope can be.”
― Shannon Messenger, Exile

“Even strength must bow to wisdom sometimes.”
― Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief

“One must always be careful of books," said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.”
― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel

“There was beauty in the idea of freedom, but it was an illusion. Every human heart was chained by love.”
― Cassandra Clare, Lady Midnight

“Everyone is afraid of something. We fear things because we value them. We fear losing people because we love them. We fear dying because we value being alive. Don't wish you didn't fear anything. All that would mean is that you didn't feel anything.”
― Cassandra Clare, Lord of Shadows

“Grief can be so bad you can’t breathe, but that’s what it means to be human. We lose, we suffer, but we have to keep breathing.”
― Cassandra Clare, Queen of Air and Darkness

“You think you can’t survive without Livvy, but you can. We will go through it together.” Kit’s face was cold; he
realized he was crying. “I love you, Ty. I love you.”
― Cassandra Clare, Queen of Air and Darkness

“Because our family doesn't decide who we are. WE decide who we are. Believe me, it drives my parents crazy. And sometimes, that's the only thought that gets me through the day.”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“I would rather be punished for making the right decision than live with the guilt of making the wrong one for the rest of my life.”
― Shannon Messenger, Keeper of the Lost Cities

“I think we could all use a little more weird in our lives.”
― Shannon Messenger, Exile

“Sometimes the greatest power comes from showing mercy,”
― Shannon Messenger, Neverseen

“He was quiet for a few seconds, and Sophie thought he was going to ignore her. But then he leaned closer-close enough that she could feel his breath on her cheek. " I crack a lot of jokes, Sophie, but ....that's just because it's easier, you know? It's how I deal. But that doesn't mean I don't care. I do, a lot.”
― Shannon Messenger, Exile

“It takes a special person to see darkness inside of someone and not condemn them.”
― Shannon Messenger, Everblaze

“Keefe, I...'

There were no words.

She threw her arms around his shoulders, hugging him as tight as she could. Maybe if she never let go, she could hold the broken pieces together.”
― Shannon Messenger, Lodestar

“Sometimes I get sick of being strong.”
― Shannon Messenger, Nightfall

“Because even the smallest of words can be the ones to hurt you, or save you.”
― Natsuki Takaya

“I want to believe that I'm not wrong. I want to believe that life isn't full of darkness. Even if storms come to pass, the sun will shine again. No matter how painful and hard the rain may beat down on me.”
― Natsuki Takaya

“I wish I could've lived my life without making any wrong turns. But that's impossible. A path like that doesn't exist. We fail. We trip. We get lost. We make mistakes. And little by little, one step at a time, we push forward. It's all we can do. On our own two feet.”
― Natsuki Takaya, Fruits Basket, Vol. 21

“To forgive or not to forgive... are those my only choices?”
― Natsuki Takaya

“I... There was a time when I stopped talking. Just like you. My reasons were a little bit different, but I think the feelings of being ashamed of myself and hating myself are the same. Here, it says to "like yourself." What does that mean? Good things- how are you supposed to find them? I only know things that I hate about myself. Because that's all I know, I hate myself. But even if you force yourself to find good things, it feels so empty. It doesn't work that way. People like your teacher just don't get it. I think when you hear someone say they like you, for the first time, then you can begin to like yourself. I think when someone accepts you, for the first time, you feel like you can forgive yourself a little. You can begin to face your fears with courage.”
― Natsuki Takaya

“It's not that I've suddenly become stronger or that something has changed. I'm still shaking. But... We don't have to let those fears stop us. What's most important is that we try to rise above our weakness.”
― Natsuki Takaya

“I know it's not good to be weak and helpless. But I don't think it's good to be too strong either. In our society, they talk about survival of the fittest. But we're not animals. We're human.”
― Natsuki Takaya

“Sometimes living can be hard, but it's only because we're alive that we can make each other laugh,cry...be happy! In this world, if that's not a reason for being born in this world...I don't know what is!”
― Natsuki Takaya

“Mom told me...it's better to trust people than to doubt them. She said that people aren't born with kind hearts. When we're born, all we have are desires for food and material things. Selfish instincts, I guess. But she said that kindness is something that grows inside of each person's body...but it's up to us to nurture that kindness in our hearts. That's why kindness is different for each person. Mom taught me that people's differences are something to celebrate...When I thought of all the different shapes of human kindness--imaging them as round or square...I got really excited. Your kindness is like a candle, Sohma-kun. I can feel it light up...and I just want to smile. -Tohru”
― Natsuki Takaya, Fruits Basket, Vol. 1

“She doesn’t let anyone see it...but on the other side of that door, I somehow get the feeling that she’s quietly falling apart.”
― Natsuki Takaya, Fruits Basket, Vol. 14

“To some degree...he has the same effect on people. People naturally flock to him. It's like he's giving off a light that I don't have. It's so bright I feel like I'll be extinguished.”
― Natsuki Takaya, Fruits Basket, Vol. 13

“If only we’d been born into a kind world...without anxiety...without fear. If we could live without hurting other people...and without being hurt. A world in which we always did what was right. If only we could have found a shortcut to the kind world we all hope for.”
― Natsuki Takaya, Fruits Basket, Vol. 21