“Only in the shattering can the rebuilding occur.”

“sticks and stones can only break bones; but words can shatter the soul”

“It is as if a person were a prisoner, and he had not only the intention to escape, which would perhaps be attainable, but also, and indeed simultaneously, the intention to rebuild the prison as a pleasure dome for himself. But if he escapes, he cannot rebuild, and if he rebuilds, he cannot escape.”

“She knew he was angry, but she couldn't stop laughing. "Forgive me, Po. I was only trying to get your attention.""And I suppose it never occurs to you to start small. If I told you my roof needed rebuilding, you'd start by knocking down the house.”

“What is building, and rebuilding and rebuilding again, but an act of faith?”

“Recognizing the structure of your psychology doesn't mean that you can easily rebuild it.”