“Survivors learn early on that tears are a luxury for the protected.”

“The most important factor of art is the love of it; the rest will come. If you enjoy your craft, the end product is always something you treasure.”

“Nora, I believe life’s like a good book. Time makes up the pages that will be your story. Every time your life changes, you start a new chapter. To me, there’s nothing more depressing than someone getting to the end of their days and realizing they’ve only written one long, boring passage.”

“You were the light in my dark world that gave me a path different from the one set by my father. I’ll never forget that, and I’ll always love you.”

“...no one has ever doubted you would die for those you love ... the question then becomes would you live?”

“Pity is an emotion that should have never been created. Pity was strong and could break the backs of people fighting for survival and respect. I couldn't stand pity.”

“Appreciate what they can give, forgive them for what they cannot.”