Just when you think this war has taken everything you loved, you meet someone and realize that somehow you still have more to give.

Killers aren't always assassins. Sometimes, they don't even have blood on their hands.

I didn't need his criticism. I carried enough guilt on my own. I had done everything wrong. I had the highest marks in school but couldn't master common sense.

What did I want? I wanted the war to be over so I could ask her out.

The soldier stared at Ingrid. His silence was elastic, slowly curling a rope around her neck.

Revolting. If women were so careless to become pregnant at such a time, let women sort it out.

Everyone has a price, ” she said.“But clearly not everyone has a soul,

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

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

My war had been so long, my winter so cold. But i had made it home. And for the first time in a long time, i was not afraid.

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.

Perception is subjective.

The only safe male rebuke to a scornful female is to stay away from her - especially if that is what she desires.

Valkyrie, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but your friend is most likely dead.” “Of course he’s dead. He’s a skeleton.

I was really more interested in dramatic work, but I thought, 'Well, I guess I could do comedy.

Many of the museum directors who make an impact personally curate exhibitions.

If there is one area where equity is crucial and essential, I think it should be the issue of water.

Because of the booking I will miss the Holland game - if selected.

A recurring ideal, I find, is that of simplicity. At times there comes the desire to write with great precision and clarity, words so simple and moving that they bring tears to the eyes.

Being in the studio is like painting, you know, you can really take your time, and try different things, and kind of go deep into it.

For in order that man may do well, whether in the works of the active life, or in those of the contemplative life, he needs the fellowship of friends.