All the other children at my school are stupid. Except I’m not meant to call them stupid, even though this is what they are.

I never guess. It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.

我相信我们都有能力改变。我们都可以成长和进化。

Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and improve.

I not only came to understand that 'change' was a part of Josie, and that I should be prepared to adapt to it, but I also began to realize that this was not a trait unique to Josie; I came to understand that people often feel the need to present a carefully prepared version of themselves to the outside world - much like arranging a shop window - and once the moment has passed, there's no need to take it too much to heart.