“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.”
―
Patrick Carman,
Stargazer
“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.” ― Patrick Carman, The Dark Hills Divide
“The size of your body is just right. The only question is whether you're big enough inside.” ― Patrick Carman, The Dark Hills Divide
“Faith never stays put. It's always challenging always questioning. That's what makes it real.” ― Patrick Carman, Thirteen Days to Midnight
“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.” ― Patrick Carman, The Tenth City
“Physically, mentally, emotionally -- it seems like every part of me is broken in one way or another.” ― Patrick Carman, Skeleton Creek
“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.” ― Patrick Carman, The Dark Hills Divide
“The Grim Reaper doesn't disappear... he catches up.” ― Patrick Carman, Thirteen Days to Midnight
“I've stabbed two people with a fork today. What's wrong with me?” ― Patrick Carman, Thirteen Days to Midnight
“In my view, there are many different kinds of hugs. There are the ones you give to huggers, people who hug all the time. These, to me, are by far the least special of all hugs. I see the outstretched arms for the third time in as many days-the expectation of an embrace- and I am drawn in by a feeling of good manners rather than sincere closeness. It's like shaking hands. There are also those I hug only once in a great while because I hardly ever see then, but who I don't necessarily feel that close to. Those kinds of hugs are probably the most awkward. I'm expected to hug so I do it, even if I'm not sure I want to. Hugs like these are brief, and I am always left wondering what sort of look the other person had on their face where I couldn't see. And then there are HUGS. Like the hugs my parents give me when I'm having a bad day, any sort of hug from Armon the giant, or a hug like the one with Yipes right now. Yipes and I are not apt to embrace each other unless there's a good reason to do it, but when there is a good reason, it's a hug that feels like it ought to.” ― Patrick Carman, Stargazer
“You can't be gone. I need you here, with me. What am I going to do without you?” ― Patrick Carman, Pulse
“Did I mention you're going to have to drive on our date?" I asked. "Cheap bastard.” ― Patrick Carman, Thirteen Days to Midnight
“Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't somebody watching.” ― Patrick Carman
“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.” ― Patrick Carman, Ghost in the Machine
“There's something darn funny about an old librarian with a potty mouth.” ― Patrick Carman, The Crossbones
“I go to a Catholic school and I'm telling you: invisibility = eternal damnation. You can take it to the bank.” ― Patrick Carman, Thirteen Days to Midnight
“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.” ― Patrick Carman
“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!” ― Patrick Carman, The Dark Hills Divide
“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.” ― Patrick Carman, Pulse
“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.” ― Patrick Carman, The Dark Hills Divide
“The size of your body is just right. The only question is whether you're big enough inside.” ― Patrick Carman, The Dark Hills Divide
“Faith never stays put. It's always challenging always questioning. That's what makes it real.” ― Patrick Carman, Thirteen Days to Midnight
“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.” ― Patrick Carman, The Tenth City
“Physically, mentally, emotionally -- it seems like every part of me is broken in one way or another.” ― Patrick Carman, Skeleton Creek
“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.” ― Patrick Carman, The Dark Hills Divide
“The Grim Reaper doesn't disappear... he catches up.” ― Patrick Carman, Thirteen Days to Midnight
“I've stabbed two people with a fork today. What's wrong with me?” ― Patrick Carman, Thirteen Days to Midnight
“In my view, there are many different kinds of hugs. There are the ones you give to huggers, people who hug all the time. These, to me, are by far the least special of all hugs. I see the outstretched arms for the third time in as many days-the expectation of an embrace- and I am drawn in by a feeling of good manners rather than sincere closeness. It's like shaking hands. There are also those I hug only once in a great while because I hardly ever see then, but who I don't necessarily feel that close to. Those kinds of hugs are probably the most awkward. I'm expected to hug so I do it, even if I'm not sure I want to. Hugs like these are brief, and I am always left wondering what sort of look the other person had on their face where I couldn't see. And then there are HUGS. Like the hugs my parents give me when I'm having a bad day, any sort of hug from Armon the giant, or a hug like the one with Yipes right now. Yipes and I are not apt to embrace each other unless there's a good reason to do it, but when there is a good reason, it's a hug that feels like it ought to.” ― Patrick Carman, Stargazer
“You can't be gone. I need you here, with me. What am I going to do without you?” ― Patrick Carman, Pulse
“Did I mention you're going to have to drive on our date?" I asked. "Cheap bastard.” ― Patrick Carman, Thirteen Days to Midnight
“Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't somebody watching.” ― Patrick Carman
“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.” ― Patrick Carman, Ghost in the Machine
“There's something darn funny about an old librarian with a potty mouth.” ― Patrick Carman, The Crossbones
“I go to a Catholic school and I'm telling you: invisibility = eternal damnation. You can take it to the bank.” ― Patrick Carman, Thirteen Days to Midnight
“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.” ― Patrick Carman
“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!” ― Patrick Carman, The Dark Hills Divide
“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.” ― Patrick Carman, Pulse
