Ruta Sepetys Quotes - Page 2

Good men are often more practical than pretty " said Mother. "Andrius just happens to be both.

They were happy to help someone, to succeed at something, even if they weren't to benefit.

But how can they just decide that we're animals? They don't even know us," I said."We know us," said Mother. "They're wrong. And don't ever allow them to convince you otherwise. Do you understand?

Your daughter, your sister. She is salt to the sea,

The only reason I'd lift my skirt is to pull a pistol and plug you in the head.

How did I get here How did I end up in the arms of a boy I barely knew but knew I didn't want to lose I wondered what I would have thought of Andrius in Lithuania. Would I have liked him Would he have liked me

You stand for what is right, without the expectation of gratitude or reward.

Mother, why are you breaking your beautiful things?' I asked...'Because I love them so much.