In one of their quarrels, they had begun calling each other Mister. and Misses., and since then they had never made it up enough to change it.

I got to wear blinders all the time so I won't think sideways or in the past.

I am not meant to be alone and without you who understands.

The most fatal thing a man can do is try to stand alone.

The people dreamed and fought and slept as much as ever. And by habit they shortened their thoughts so that they would not wander out into the darkness beyond tomorrow.

That was the best of all. To speak the truth and be attended.

What did he understand? Nothing. Where was he headed? Nowhere. What did he want? To know. What? A meaning. Why? A riddle.

The eyes of his friend were moist and dark, and in them he saw the little rectangled pictures of himself that he had watched a thousand times.

It was like that kid had been born knowing how to read. He was only in the second grade but he loved to read stories by himself - and he never asked anybody else to read to him.

Next to music, beer was best.

He did not wholly understand the intricate play of ideas and the complex phrases, but as he read he sensed a strong, who purpose behind the words and he felt that he almost understood.

The best way to die is when your living

The awareness of the damage done by severe mental illness—to the individual himself and to others—and fears that it may return again play a decisive role in many suicides

I believe most people are good, even deep down, even if you have to dig a little - although some people can tempt one to pick up a shovel and actually put that to the test.

Champions know there are no shortcuts to the top. They climb the mountain one step at a time. They have no use for helicopters!

An obsession is where something will not leave your mind

I've seen children's eyes light up when I tell them about black holes and the Big Bang.

Cut out the love of self, like an autumn lotus with thy hand!

the modern woman asks herself: Is there something wrong with me if my children don't fill up my life?

'The Whole Nine Yards' I liked right away. It was kind of a dark comedy at first. And just the idea of being in a movie with Bruce Willis was pretty exciting.

Ryssa? How do you know her name was Ryssa? (Tory) Uh…I don’t. I just gave her a name. It seemed more polite than calling her ‘hey, you, ancient chick.’ (Acheron)