Life Lessons Quote by Rachel Van Dyken — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Because every time I tried to erect a wall, he made me feel stupid for having one in the first place.”

“Living is hard--dying is easy. You close your eyes and never open them again. What's so difficult about that? Nothing really--except it hurts like hell to those you leave behind.”

“Time was the most precious thing in the world to me, and I’d just given her all of it. Because I was falling for her. Because I cared for her. Because I wanted to give her something to remember me by, even if it would eventually fade like its namesake. Time… what an absolute horror-inducing word”

“God…” I choked on the word. “I know we haven’t talked much in the past few years. Hell, I told you I hated you when Tye took his own life.” I cursed again and pinched the bridge of my nose. “I don’t even care about myself anymore, just promise me she’ll be okay. If I don’t make it… if you take me, just let Kiersten be okay. She can’t go down that road — I don’t care if you have to punish me, God. If she’s going to suffer, give me her pain instead. If her heart’s going to break, break mine for hers. Please, God… please.”

“the nurse smiled and patted my arm. “Don’t give up yet. Sometimes when we think God has written The End, what he really means is The Beginning.”

“There are so many people put there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say "Watch me.”

“I feel what I feel… and I refuse to apologize for it. My heart has its reasons, my soul has its battles, and my truth is mine alone. If that makes you uncomfortable, I can’t help it. If you can’t handle it, stay out of my life.”

“I am happy that I trusted you and happier that you broke my trust, betrayed me and showed me who you really are.”

“Treat others with courtesy, and let that be your weapon on the journey to victory.”

“Waiting around to be perfect never amounts to anything. Don't be a waiter or you'll be serving other people.”

“You may not be successful today, but that does not mean you will never succeed in the future. Keep working and praying.”