621 Quotes by Cecelia Ahern

the important thing is not what we (look) like,but the role we play in our best friend's life.

Truth is, something that I thought was perfect was taken away from me, and I never wanted perfect again. I wanted middle of the road, stuff I didn’t care about so that I couldn’t lose anything I really loved ever again.

And that is how Goodwin problems were always fixed. Fix them on the surface but don't go to the root, always ignoring the elephant in the room. I think that morning was when I realized I'd grown up with an elephant in every room of my life. It was practically our family pet.

Believe me, when you die, it's everybody else's but your problem

People can surprise you when you suffer through grief. It's not true that you discover who your friends are, but it's true to say that their characters are revealed.

The cold, like the darkness, can become a deceptive comfort you never want to leave.

Courage does not take over, it fights and struggles through every word you say and every step you take. It's a battle or a dance as to whether you let it pervade. It takes courage to overcome, but it takes extreme fear to be courageous.

My friends' hugs are longer and tighter; consist of extra squeezes and pats, which alternate between a circular rubbing motion and a light pitter-pattering on the back, both of which I find surprisingly comforting.

It’s not easy remembering the good times.