Quotes from Patrick Carman

I kind of felt like he carried his whole self around with him. When he was with me, he was really with me.

sound of snipping growing softer outside the window, Leo

I had to imagine this was the dream of every good person - to find the world in need of the thing you love doing.

Life is full of adventures we'd never take if we knew how they were going to turn out before we did them. But

Wade and Clara Quinn," Hawk

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 discovered what I needed to break through and go on.

If bringing down the wall would require you to fly, you must believe you can fly. Otherwise, when the decisive moment comes, you will surely discover you ahve no wings.

Faith never stays put. It's always challenging always questioning. That's what makes it real.

In the morning light, I remembered how much I loved the sound of wind through the trees. I laid back and closed my eyes, and I was comforted by the sound of a million tiny leaves dancing on a summer morning.

Physically, mentally, emotionally -- it seems like every part of me is broken in one way or another.

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.

The Grim Reaper doesn't disappear... he catches up.

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 life.

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

Did I mention you're going to have to drive on our date?" I asked. "Cheap bastard.

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't somebody watching.

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

I go to a Catholic school and I'm telling you: invisibility = eternal damnation. You can take it to the bank.

He has guided my hands in ways I don't always understand, ways that people of this world would scoff at. But there is a purpose for all that I have ever made, even if I don't understand for certain what that purpose is.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Sorry Mr. Yipes, sir, she won't budge!' Put your back into it, man, give it all you've got!' Bang! Bang! Bang!

You are indestructible .J For some reason I felt light-headed when I finished writing and looked up at her, like I'd stood up too fast or the oxygen had left my brain. Oh pulled her arm back, looked thoughtfully at the words, and replied, "It's upside down, but I like it. You done good, Jacob.

Find love, for love in a broken world will comfort you. Hold on to hope; it will sustain you. Have faith, for in the end it will save you.

She was gorgeous and fearless and I was in awe.

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