Jake Kohlmeyer

“To face the turmoil we experience in life, we need the presence of God in our hearts. His presence in us is the source of true consolation: It stays with us, it frees us from evil, it brings peace, and it increases our joy.”
― Pope Francis, Happiness in This Life: A Passionate Meditation on Earthly Existence

“Mr. Pilkey smiled. “Well, I wish they were on the shelves, where everybody could read them,” he said. “I think it’s important that libraries be a place where you can find all kinds of books. Good ones, bad ones, funny ones, serious ones. Every person should be free to read whatever they want, whenever they want, and not have to explain to anyone else why we like it, or why we think it’s valuable. I hope you all get a chance to read my books someday.”
― Alan Gratz, Ban This Book

“You don’t have to continually improve yourself to love yourself. Love is not something you deserve only if you reach a goal. The world is one of pressure but don’t let it squeeze your self-compassion. You were born worthy of love and you remain worthy of love. Be kind to yourself.”
― Matt Haig, The Comfort Book

“Being an adult is a state of mind that ignites the “doing” that ends up forging your adult self. It’s part wanting to, part having to, and part learning how.”
― Julie Lythcott-Haims, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult