No," says Ariana. "It was a dream. Reality got in the way, that's all.

Unwinds didn't go out with a bang-they didn't even go out with a whimper. they went out with the silence of a candle flame pinched between two fingers.

The Bill of Life was signed, the Unwind Accord went into effect, and the war was over. Everyone was so happy to end the war, no one cared about the consequences

Fight, flight, and screw up royaly.

Small victories are bet­ter than none.

I'd rather be partly great than entirely useless.

Once in a while our school has half days, and the teachers spend the afternoon 'in service,' which I think must be a group therapy for having to deal with us.

(Why did they call them sneakers if it was so hard to sneak in them?)

People would cheer throw confetti and then go about breaking the resolutions they had made only moments before.

I think all mothers are alike, regardless of cultural background, when it comes to illogical cleaning.

It's called loitering, which is like littering with human beings as the trash.

SHE Can. SHE Does. SHE Wins.

I'll teach you, " Tiger Lily offered with a shrug of her shoulders."Did your mother teach you?" he asked."I don't have a mother, " she said. "Like you."For some reason, Peter was glad to hear it.

An answering smile drifted across his tanned face. "What is mine, I intend tokeep.

If you are brave enough to empty yourself, then life will fill you again and again.

Though a wide ocean separates the United States from Europe, yet there are various considerations that warn us against an excess of confidence or security.

It takes physical courage to indulge in wickedness. The "good" are too cowardly to do it.

Taking into account the public's regrettable lack of taste, it is incumbent upon you not to fit in.

My own view is that every company requires a long-term view.

I know that when you take care of yourself and are happy and healthy, you are better for those around you and your environment.

I've had aunts and uncles who not only haven't read my books but could hardly believe that I was a writer.