“no matter how big his smile or how loud his laugh, you could hear the hurt underneath.”

“The wren and the nightingale sound nothing alike, but think how dull the world would be without the songs of both birds.—Miss Kanagawa”

“Our actions make the fragrance of our lives...Would you smell of plums? Or Vinegar?”

“Hattie.' Grace patted my arm. 'My cows sing better than you do.”

“Hon, when someone's a true friend, there's no need to miss 'em." She patted her chest. "'Cause they're always right here.”

“The worst thing of all is standing by when folks are doing something wrong.”

“Postscript: H - Bring warm clothes and a cat”