“I learned so much from listening to people. And all I knew was, the only thing I had was honesty and openness.”

“The next thing I knew I was listening to five people shouting. What was that all about, anyway?”

“When I was your age I knew how to listen to television and learn a few things.”

“The only thing I don't divulge is the truth about Mother killing little Carolina. I don't know why. Perhaps I sense he's not ready to know that just yet. Maybe he never will. People can live with only so much honesty. And sometimes, people can suprise you. I talk to my brother as I never have before, trusting in him, letting the river listen to my confessions on its path toward the sea.~pg 693”

“The only thing I knew to do with a man was what I'd learned from my parents: to fight or not fight. I had no idea how to craft a partnership beyond that one basic thing.”

“I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.”