Inspirational Quotes by Ruta Sepetys, Salt to the Sea — Words of Wisdom for Daily Success

“War had bled color from everything, leaving nothing but a storm of gray.”

“I wanted to stay locked away from the pain and destruction. I didn't want to be strong. I didn't want to be the 'smart girl'. I was so very tired. I just wanted it all to be over.”

“Per aspera ad astra, Papa,' I whispered. Through hardship to the stars.”

“What had human beings become? Did war make us evil or just activate an evil already lurking within us?”

“Through hardship to the stars”