“Independence is a muscle, one that needs to be stretched and challenged and broken down a little in order to get good and strong.” Independence Book:Maeve in America: Essays by a Girl from Somewhere Else Source: Maeve in America: Essays by a Girl from Somewhere Else
“Being alone is great for all the small stuff. Seeing whatever you want at the movies. Eating in that weird way you can only eat by yourself. Going on vacation wherever you like. Being alone is ideal for eavesdropping, for really relaxing, and at times for forcing me to be sociable.” Solitude Book:Maeve in America: Essays by a Girl from Somewhere Else Source: Maeve in America: Essays by a Girl from Somewhere Else