I won't ever leave you, even though you're always leaving me.

Sometimes when you finally find out, you realize that you were much better off not knowing.

—Audrey Niffenegger in Her Fearful Symmetry

It’s hard being left behind. It’s hard to be the one who stays.

—Audrey Niffenegger in The Time Traveler’s Wife

I wanted someone to love who would stay: stay and be there, always.

—Audrey Niffenegger in The Time Traveler’s Wife

Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.

—Twyla Tharp

Some days I imagined getting on a bus and leaving this town behind. The memories weren't good. At least most of them weren't.

—Abbi Glines in Because of Low

Is that what you wanted? That I be gone for good, rather than just mad for a little while?

—Sarah Dessen in Just Listen

Home, as far as I'm concerned, is the place you have to leave. And then, if you're like me, spend the rest of your life mourning.

—Paulette Bates Alden

I've spent most of my life and most of my friendships holding my breath and hoping that when people get close enough they won't leave, and fearing that it's a matter of time before they figure me out and go.

—Shauna Niequist in Bittersweet