Clarissa

“Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole
Just like a faucet that leaks and there is comfort in the sound.”
― Death Cab for Cutie

“Do the things that interest you and do them with all your heart. Don't be concerned about whether people are watching you or criticizing you. The chances are that they aren't paying any attention to you. It's your attention to yourself that is so stultifying. But you have to disregard yourself as completely as possible. If you fail the first time then you'll just have to try harder the second time. After all, there's no real reason why you should fail. Just stop thinking about yourself.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt, You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life

“So when your hopes on fire,
But you know your desire,
Don't hold a glass over the flame,
Don't let your heart grow cold,
I will call you by name,
I will share your road.”
― Mumford & Sons

“Govern a family as you would cook a small fish—very gently.”
― Kirstin Chen, Soy Sauce for Beginners