The Shining

"The truth is often harder to face than a comfortable lie."

"I've learned more about life than most kids my age."

"Being brave doesn't mean you're not scared; it means you do it anyway."

"Even in darkness, there is always a way forward."

"Friendship means someone is there for you when you need them most."

"I learned that running away doesn't solve anything."

"The hotel is like a living thing, breathing and watching."

"My mommy and daddy love me, even when things get scary."

"I can see things that other people can't see."

"Sometimes the things we fear most are the things that help us grow."

"The world is a big place, and I'm just a small boy trying to understand it."

"I'm not going to hurt you. I'm just going to talk to you."

"I value wisdom that comes from experience"

"I believe in the transformative power of love"

"I find gratitude in survival and resilience"

"I believe in the importance of being true to oneself"

"I value faith in myself and in humanity"

"I've learned to appreciate quiet moments of solitude"

"I believe in the power of determination"

"I value the happiness that comes from family unity"

"I find hope in the possibility of redemption"

"I believe in the beauty of human connection"

"I've learned that knowledge is empowering"

"I value deep, meaningful relationships"

"I believe in the freedom to choose my own path"

"I find strength in vulnerable moments"

"I believe in fighting through adversity"

"I value honest reflection about my own flaws"

"I've learned that peace comes from within"

"I believe in the creative power of the human spirit"