513 Quotes by Penny Reid

Italians who speak Italian should be illegal, or at least come with warning labels – may make your panties explode.

I’m pointing out you’ve been missed. Being present is one hundred percent more meaningful than being there in spirit.

I want to be your first everything.

I walked into Elizabeth’s apartment feeling like a zombie. I needed brains.

I’ve never been a fan of funerals for more than the obvious reasons. Of the emotions, mourning in particular feels like something that should be sacred and intensely private.

You are so good, generous, with everyone. Especially with me. Please let me hold the tools for you while you work on your refrigerator.” I.

Maybe love, at its essence, is being a mirror for another person – for the good parts and the bad. Perhaps love is simply finding that one person who sees you clearly, cares for you deeply, challenges you and supports you, and subsequently helps you see and be your true self.

Shelly considered me for a few seconds, then lifted her chin and kissed me once more softly, whispering, “You’ve seen me at my worst and you love me anyway. Give me the same chance. Show me who you are, and trust me to stay even if there are dark parts. But also, trust me to stay because of them.

She lifted up a bag on her shoulder and informed me that not only had she brought me a swim suit, it was a string bikini. I thought I might die of happiness. That last part isn’t true. I was being sarcastic. Sorry.