“She lived in fear of ifonic endings. (91)”

“When you make friends with fear, it can’t rule you.”

“Lies cannot nourish or protect you. Only freedom from fear, freedom from lies, can make us beautiful, and keep us safe.”

“A good marriage is where both people feel like they're getting the better end of the deal.”

“And she is going to dance, dance hungry, dance full, dance each cold astonishing moment, now when she is young and again when she is old.”

“She slept deeply, but as usual, she did not dream. It had been months; none of them was dreaming anymore. [p. 227]”

“...I've gotten endless signs of the greatness of God's love and hilarious care, but I always end up needing a newer sign, maybe one that is cuter and more spangly.”