She projected an air of righteousness that can only come from someone who hasn’t even finished her third decade. - Sarah Zettel

This is what hope does to you when you’re not used to it. It is very like being drunk. You don’t realize how badly you’re impaired until you see the results of your spree.

When all else fails, be willing to look like a fool. Maybe they will underestimate you later about something really important.

"You're supposed to be here making things better."
He grimaced. "I've come to the conclusion that that's the first mistake. This place is rotten to the core. Trying to make it better just gets the rotten on you."