“Blue is for cruel bargains; green is for daring what you oughtn’t; violet is for brute force. I will say to you: Coral coaxes; pink insists; red compels. I will say to you: You are dear to me as attar of roses. Please do not get eaten.”
Catherynne M. Valente is an American novelist known for her works in fantasy and science fiction. Born on May 5, 1979, she has made a name for herself with her imaginative storytelling and poetic prose. Valente's writing frequently delves into themes of love, loss, and the human experience within fantastical settings. more
“There is no such thing as an average human being. If you have a normal brain, you are superior.”
“Used titanium hunting knife: sixty-three dollars. Value: priceless.”
“He who helped you when you were in trouble ought not afterwards be despised by you”
“He who repents his sin and acknowledges it, is forgiven.”
“I am not old, but my young way was never the way to age.”
“It is certain that an atom of goodness on the path of faith is never lost.”