"Ideals give a sort of confidence, but ideals are unreachable, and confidence is short-lived."

"Names hesitate because to speak a name is to make a connection, and to make a connection is to be vulnerable for a moment as you anticipate rejection and hope for acceptance."

"Wisdom comes late."

"You're a blackened catfish."

"Acting rude and arrogant is not "being real." It's just acting stupid."

You may try to attack my Christian beliefs and smirk at my frustration. You are not discouraging me, but you are making me more determined to learn about what I believe and being prepared for the next attack.

"The only problem I have is the conflict between my heart and my mind."

"You know the whole quote that says if life gives you lemons, make lemonade? Well. I've been trying to make soda pop, and it's not working."

"When people ask 'How are you?' I always respond with 'I'm fine.' Now I'm questioning whether that is the truth."

"Has it never occurred to you that perhaps maybe you have no place in this world?"