My dear,
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.
I realized, through it all, that…
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me,
within me, there’s something stronger –
something better, pushing right back.

Truly yours,
Albert Camus


and the more he insults you, 
the more you love him 
that’s your laceration
you love him just as he is
you love him for insulting you.
Dostoevsky, F.


“scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. 
realize the strength, 
move on.”
Rollins, H.