“When something is important to you, you make sure its safe.”

“If you make something your life's work, make sure it's something you can feel proud of when you're an old relic like me.”

“Althought it's important not to let the little irritations consume you, it's also important not to ignore them. Backing down when others are unfairly running over you, or giving up with a sigh, can ultimately cause more distress than the hassle did in the first place. So I make sure to deal with them.”

“what makes a work of fiction safe from larvae and rust is not its social importance but its art, only its art”

“But if something was really important, fate made sure it somehow came back to you and gave you another chance.”

“You deserve a man who makes you feel butterflies. Love isn't safe. Love is crazy and scary and unpredictable. You can't control it and you sure as hell can't fight it. It's one of life's greatest risks...but it's also one of life's greatest gifts.”