Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

“Words were different when they lived inside of you”

This was a quote that genuinely made me sit back and go “woah”. That's what I loved most about this book, the writing and imagery is just beautiful.

“I think that if Dante really knew me, he wouldn't like me.”

I think one of the scariest (especially personally) and the most vulnerable thing to do is allow someone to truly see you.

It is so easy to hold personas and act in a certain way in order to try make people like us or enjoy our company. To allow those walls to come down and allow people to see us for who we truly are is so nerve racking and I truly felt Ari when it comes to these emotions, the fear and self doubt.

“Feeling sorry for myself was an art. I think a part of me liked doing that.”

There came a time in my life and it was something I was only able to address when I finally started therapy that I discovered that it is much easier to be a victim or feel sorry for myself than trying to make a change or be strong for myself.

I loved watching Ari grow into himself and start to accept himself for who he truly is. This book holds so many special quotes and I tried my hardest to just stick to three to address.