If you make something your life's work, make sure it's something you can feel proud of when you're an old relic like me.

- Patrick Carman

As exciting, difficult, and memorable as our past can be, there comes a time when we have to get on with living.

- Patrick Carman

You can't be gone. I need you here, with me. What am I going to do without you?

- Patrick Carman

I really hope that all librarians aren't like Gladys Morgan. Because I'd really like , at some point, to walk into a library and not be afraid for my…

- Patrick Carman

It occurred to me then that it was in times of struggle that I found the best parts of myself - courage, loyalty, an unexpected peace - and I always …

- Patrick Carman

The size of your body is just right. The only question is whether you're big enough inside.

- Patrick Carman

There's something darn funny about an old librarian with a potty mouth.

- Patrick Carman

My way is set as in stone, and I don't feel the need to veer off any longer. It has taken many days of searching and fighting, but in the end I have …

- Patrick Carman

But sometimes you have to wait for an answer to come to you. Especially when the questions are difficult ones.

- Patrick Carman