“Not that I lack confidence in the outcome," Ferrin said, "but would you consider entrusting the piece of my neck to somebody who is not about to confront one of the most deadly beings in the world?”

“Why do I keep evading my work? Is it because I’m afraid of being confronted by my lack of abilities?”

“I felt so lonesome I most wished I was dead. The stars were shining, and the leaves rustled in the woods ever so mournful; and I heard an owl, away off, who-whooing about somebody that was dead, and a whippowill and a dog crying about somebody that was going to die;”

“When would I stop being second choice? Would I ever be number one to the person I cared most about in the world?”

“Being in love isn't the only way of loving. I realized with all my being that if you loved somebody- it didn't matter who it was- and dedicated yourself to bringing joy to your loved one, you, too, would be redeemed.”

“...my house contains every useless thing in the world. it lacks only the one essential, a piece of sky like this one...”