“SEEING BELIEVINGwhat’s in front of youis not necessarilythe entire story”

“Maybe it's just hart to see what's right in front of you while you're frantically searching for it.”

“No two people can see the world in the same way. No matter what you’re looking at, no one is seeing it the same way you are.”

“One of the most amazing things that can happen is finding someone who sees everything you are and won't let you be anything less. They see the potential of you. They see endless possibilities. And through their eyes, you start to see yourself the same way. As someone who matters. As someone who can make a difference in this world. If you're lucky enough to find this person, never let them go.”

“If you see someone being bullied, make it stop. Why is that so hard for us to do?”

“Even in a bad situation, there's always a positive side. Even if you can't see it yet.”

“When I’m a teacher, I won’t be using red pens to grade papers. Red pens will forever be associated with criticism and bad grades in my mind. I don’t want this person to get their short story back with harsh red pen marks all over it. Purple is much friendlier.”