Her heart was bruised by the kiss, smashed and surprised and unsettled by it. September thought kisses were all nice, sweet things asked for gently and given gladly. It had happened so fast and sharp it had taken her breath. Perhaps she had done it wrong, somehow. She put the kiss away firmly to think about later. Instead, she smiled at him and pulled a carefree mask over her face.
After love, no one is what they were before. - Catherynne M. Valente
After love, no one is what they were before.
- Catherynne M. Valente
All things are strange which are worth knowing. - Catherynne M. Valente
All things are strange which are worth knowing.
When one is traveling, everything looks brighter and lovelier. - Catherynne M. Valente
When one is traveling, everything looks brighter and lovelier.
Never put your faith in a Prince. When you require a miracle, trust in a Witch. - Catherynne M. Valente
Never put your faith in a Prince. When you require a miracle, trust in a Witch.
Squeeze your eyes closed, as tight as you can, and think of all your favorite autumns, crisp and perfect, all bound up together like a stack of cards… - Catherynne M. Valente
Squeeze your eyes closed, as tight as you can, and think of all your favorite autumns, crisp and perfect, all bound up together like a stack of cards…
A library is never complete. That’s the joy of it. We are always seeking one more book to add to our collection. - Catherynne M. Valente
A library is never complete. That’s the joy of it. We are always seeking one more book to add to our collection.
I am freedom and I will eat your heart - Catherynne M. Valente
I am freedom and I will eat your heart
At the bottom of philosophy something very true and very desperate whispers: Everyone is hungry all the time. Everyone is starving. Everyone wants so… - Catherynne M. Valente
At the bottom of philosophy something very true and very desperate whispers: Everyone is hungry all the time. Everyone is starving. Everyone wants so…
Funny how "question" contains the word "quest" inside it, as though any small question asked is a journey through briars. - Catherynne M. Valente
Funny how "question" contains the word "quest" inside it, as though any small question asked is a journey through briars.
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