Sarah Dessen

Anyone can hide. Facing up to things, working through them, that’s what makes you strong.

Sarah Dessen

I always have a goal, even if I keep it to myself. It allows me to keep pushing myself.

Sarah Dessen

I don’t believe in failure, because simply by saying you’ve failed, you’ve admitted you attempted. And anyone who attempts is not a failure. Those who truly fail in my eyes are the ones who never try at all.

Sarah Dessen

If things don’t work out the way you want, hold your head up high and be proud. And try again. And again. And again!

Sarah Dessen

Life’s too short to worry about the little things. Enjoy what you have today, not what you might get tomorrow.

Sarah Dessen

Accepting all the good and bad about someone. It’s a great thing to aspire to. The hard part is actually doing it.

Sarah Dessen

Conciseness is underrated.

Sarah Dessen

I can say I made a lot of mistakes, but I don’t regret things. Because at least I didn’t spend a life standing outside, wondering what living would be like.

Sarah Dessen

If you don’t pay attention to the past, you’ll never understand the future. It’s all linked together.

Sarah Dessen

If you have just one person believe in you, you’ll always find your way.

Sarah Dessen