“That was when I learned that kindness could break a heart just as sure as meanness. The difference was the kindness made that broken heart softer. Meanness just made the heart want to be hard.” KindnessChildMeannessDust Bowl Book:A Cup of Dust Source: A Cup of Dust
“The best part of having a kindred was knowing that it little mattered how silly I was. I would be loved regardless- liked, even- for being just the way I was.” FriendshipKindred Spirits Book:All Manner of Things Source: All Manner of Things