“Empathy. Carlin always said it was the great value of fiction, to put us inside the minds of strangers.” — Erika Johansen Copy Share Image
“You are special, everyone is special. But you are not better. All are valuable.” — Erika Johansen Copy Share Image
“Even a book can be dangerous in the wrong hands, and when that happens, you blame the hands, but you also read the book.” — Erika Johansen Copy Share Image
“He doesn't need to be perfect, she decided suddenly. The idea is perfect, and the idea is bigger than the man.” — Erika Johansen Copy Share Image
“The mark of the true hero is that the most heroic of his deeds is done in secret. We never hear of it. And… — Erika Johansen Copy Share Image
“No ruler has ever held power for long without the respect of the governed,” Carlin had told her countless times. “Rulers who attempt to… — Erika Johansen Copy Share Image
“Divested of your clothing and women and guard, you're just a traitor with his crimes laid bare for the world to see.” — Erika Johansen Copy Share Image
“Learn all the knowledge in the world, but your gut will always know best.” — Erika Johansen Copy Share Image
“God does not keep his hands to himself. Believe, or not; your neighbor’s belief will wound you just as surely as your own. The” — Erika Johansen Copy Share Image
“The butterfly effect deals in the tendency of infinitesimal variations to amplify over time. ""You never play around with history, because the change you… — Erika Johansen Copy Share Image
“Entire countries would close their borders and build walls to keep out phantom threats.” — Erika Johansen Copy Share Image
“The mistake of utopia is to assume that all will be perfect. Perfection may be the definition, but we are human, and even into… — Erika Johansen Copy Share Image
