“You’re seriously in love, you know that? It’s a great feeling, unless it hurts like a bitch.”

“You act like a bitch, I’ll call you a bitch and you’re actin’ like a fuckin’ bitch.”

“Forget your personal tragedy. We are all bitched from the start and you especially have to be hurt like hell before you can write seriously. But when you get the damned hurt, use it-don't cheat with it.”

“I know what it’s like to miss someone. To feel like you’re just…wandering around, lost.”

“Hurt but do not harm?” Zach asked. “What’s the difference?” “Hurt is a bruise on the outside.” Nora sipped her mineral water delicately. “Harm is a bruise on the inside. If you’re a masochist, pain feels like love to you. Not being hurt is what hurts.”

“No one can make you feel low unless you allow them to. You’re not stupid, Alix. And you’re very beautiful. I just thought you should know that. (Devyn)”