Life, Tavi reflected, seldom makes a gift of what one expects or plans for.

How does a person perform nobly in Hell?" I asked her."You plant flowers, " she hissed. "You feed the birds, while they're burning...

I always carry lip balm and lipstick. Lipstick is a very important beauty product because I find that lips are the most beautiful feature of anyone's face.

To prevent and suppress rising resentment is wise and glorious, is manly and divine.

To be precise and reckless: that is the consummation devoutly to be wished.

If you do not give your children freedom, when they grow up, they will break away from the family, and then your hearts will be broken.

The lowlights... Sometimes you're away from home quite a lot, which can be difficult. It's not first class all the way, you don't stay in exotic hotels and have people running after you.

I row after health like a waterman.

There is so much love in your heart that you could heal the planet.

The English language on her tongue became a smoke-screen, without her eyes changing expression in the least.

I've waited a long time to show these flowers how pretty you are.