“Sometimes the world is better off if one always defaults to option number two.”

“Sometimes one appears to have more freedom than one actually possesses. It is easy to see what one wishes to see.”

“Better to leave dreams behind and go forward with purpose.”

“Sometimes the measure of a person can only be gleaned through his interactions with others.”

“Marietta is good for you, Gabriel. I quite like her. Don't be a fool and let her go.""I can do nothing but let her go, John. Sometimes love can only be given by setting someone free.”

“No one is fine on his own. People just say they are.”

“No one knocked on his door the next day. Nor theday after. Nor the one after that. But that didn’t meanhe was unaware of what was happening. Someonehad carried a plate of those fucking biscuits past hisroom, and even the oak door had provided nobarrier for the smell. Not for anything of hers.”