“The rain comes down harder, darkness falls. We don't care. Together in our house, in the firelight, we are the world made small.”

“Together in our house, in the firelight, we are the world made small.”

“The rain comes down harder as I write. It sheets off the roof in torrents. I wish it would pound against me. Pound the life from my body. The flesh from my bones. The pain from my heart.”

“Revolutions come about when small things happen to small people.”

“I will rain down silver and gold for you. I will shatter the black night, break it open, and pour out a million stars. Turn away from the darkness, the madness, the pain. Open your eyes and know that I am here. That I remember and hope. Open your eyes and look at the light.”

“Be careful what you show the world. You never know when the wolf is watching.”

“Make them care, Mattie,' she said softly. 'And don't you ever be sorry.'-Emily Wilcox”