“... he was juggling issues and solving problems, which was why his brain had no space left for memories.”

“As long as you're neurotic and crazy, he's great. But once he solves all your problems, he becomes the problem.”

“His mother had become impossible, as, he supposed, all elderly people were when they refused to accept that their lives had to change.”

“I wouldn't be in shallow relationships, so I do nothing. I have no sex and no romance. Who needs it.? Who needs all these potential problems like disease and pregnancy.? I have no problems. No fear of disease, psychopaths, or stalkers. Why not just be with your friends and have real conversations and a good time.?”

“We'll then," Enjd said. "What's the problem?""This," Mindy said. She opened her hand and held up a tiny green plastic toy solider thrusting a bayonet."I don't understand," Enid said."This morning, when I opened my door to get the newspaper, I found a whole troop of them arranged on the mat.""And you think Paul Rice did it," Enid said skeptically."I don't think he did it. I know he did it," Mindy said. "He told me if I didn't approve his air conditioners, it was war...”

“Zizi was young and often confused about how to live his life, and when he made a choice he clung to it with fierce resolve, as if to beat his uncertainty into submission.”

“If you smile, even if you’re feeling bad, the action of the muscles will trick your brain into thinking you’re happy”