"People live with things," Bernie said. "They do. I am always amazed at what people live with."

Elizabeth Strout – Olive, Again (2019)
Penguin Random House UK (2019)

" [...] Have a cry like you've never had in your life. And when you're done, get yourself something to eat. I bet you haven't eaten a thing all day."

"You're right, I haven't. And I will eat something, I promise. But I don't feel like crying anymore, Bernie. I feel... I feel like I could practically sing."

"Then do that," he said.

Elizabeth Strout – Olive, Again (2019)
Penguin Random House UK (2019)