Inspirational Quotes by Michelle Zauner — Words of Wisdom for Daily Success

“I hadn't believe in god since I was about ten and still envisioned Mr. Rogers when I prayed, but the years followed my mother's passing were suspiciously charmed.”

“She paused to sniff the air and made a face. "Is something burning?”

“I hadn't driven my mother since I was fifteen and learning how to drive. Back then she was so nervous, constantly convinced I was veering over the line on her side. The two of us would screech at each other, exacerbating the situation, arguing over trivial things like how soon to utilize to turn signal and which route to take through town.”

“I wasn't necessarily proud of my work as a waitress, but I did feel a sense of honor in it. I loved the camaraderie, the shared disdain for the customer...”

“I had thought fermentation was controlled death. Left alone, a head of cabbage molds and decomposes. It becomes rotten, inedible. But when brined and stored, the course of its decay is altered. Sugars are broken down to produce lactic acid, which protects it from spoiling. Carbon dioxide is released and the brine acidifies. It ages. Its color and texture transmute. Its flavor becomes tarter, more pungent. It exists in time and transforms. So it is not quite controlled death, because it enjoys a new life altogether.”