“Don't let two men fall in love with you, girls. It's not the sort of thing that ends well."-Uncle Charles”

“I thought about how there are two types of secrets: the kind you want to keep in, and the kind you don't dare to let out.”

“Hey anyone who thinks a non-military–grade rappelling cable can support the weight of two grown men and a miniature donkey deserves to fall off a cliff.”

“It's good to see you, little one." He (Uncle Eddie) scanned her short skirt. "I only wish I were not seeing quite so much of you.”

“Someday you will know that the heart is not always as wise as it is strong. - Uncle Eddie”

“But the heaviest things, I think, are the secrets. They can drown you if you let them.”

“You know,' I whispered, 'some girls might think it's creepy having a boy watch them sleep.'He smirked and pointed to himself. 'Spy.''Oh.' I nodded. 'Right. So you're a trained Peeping Tom.''Product of the best peeping academies in the country.''Well, now I feel much better.''You should.”