“Take this story to great heart; read through its’ every word; and I hope and pray that in the end, as you enter the last phases of this story, it will move you, touch you profoundly, and guide you to the meaning of True Love.”

“Each of us has a locket which holds our deepest affections… This story is my locket…”

“There is no greater treasure than a woman's heart; her true, engrossing feelings making harmony in your life. Like a long-lit song playing in all your days.”

“I have felt the highest of Joys and I have felt the true pit of sorrow – all in just thirteen hours.”

“I hope you left your modesty at the door because if you didn’t, it will only get in the way of what I have planned for you tonight."Ted Basel to Jo Nehr in my next "Surrender" story.”

“I think that fame removes true happiness. Because when you are famous, people know you for who they think you are and when you are happy, it's because people have met you and see you for who you really are. Of course, if you are not a great person, it's better to be famous. But if you have greatness, it's better to not be famous.”

“Every time you call me Master, I love you more." Rene Tanner, Reclaimed Surrender.”