“I bear the wounds of all the battles I avoided.”
“We all miss you so much. It just never ends. It feels like we were all wounded in your battle, Caroline. I miss you. I love you.”
“Invited, not inflicted; of all wounds, those that seem willful are the worst to bear.”
“For life is practically a battle. To all intents and purposes a battle. Except for a few lucky fellows who can read books, and so avoid the realities.”
“The wise warrior avoids the battle.”
“I think scars are like battle wounds - beautiful, in a way. They show what you've been through and how strong you are for coming out of it.”