Pessimism is easy it turns out. Not easy to endure, but SO MUCH EASIER to maintain than optimism. Pessimism is cloaked in world-weary, leathery toughness, but it's all an act. It's really just fear dressed up. Now, if you know an optimist that person is a badass. BAD. ASS.
Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
Some day you will wake up and discover a remnant from a former life.
If I could change anything I’d go back in time and meet you earlier so I would have more time with you.
Nowadays, with racists running for and winning office while openly espousing the profiling of religious belief and questioning the very humanity of people of color, turning their backs on the poor and destitute ravaged by war and strife and hunger, I can’t afford to deny my bias in defense of my ideals.
And if you fall in love with a man and you spark and you make a life filled with love, and laughter and experiences that make you feel the world was made just for you, just like this life feels for me, you will find no one in the world more delighted and happy for you than me.
Hopefully when you look back, from a great distance and see your picture you’ll see love.
I can honestly say that you’ve impacted my life more than I ever could yours. You’ve shown me the value of being unafraid.
You guys are my life’s greatest achievement.
The challenging moments are frustrating for him and overwhelming for us. But between them, in the interstitials of a very full life, lies endless beauty.
